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Britain FINALLY leaves the EU sparking euphoric scenes as Boris pledges to unleash UK’s full potential
BRITAIN has finally left the EU tonight as millions celebrate one of the biggest moments in the nation's history.
The UK is at last an independent country again, sparking wild scenes of joy across our United Kingdom.
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After years of dither and delay, tonight the public celebrates with Boris Johnson finally delivering Brexit.
It came as the Prime Minister vowed to unleash the “full potential” of Brexit Britain and pledged “hope and opportunity” for the North.
Scenes of jubilation erupted at a rally in Parliament Square as the clock struck 11pm and hardcore Brexit fans had tears in their eyes as they sang a rendition of God Save The Queen.
A recording of Big Ben's bong was played and flares were set off as a video screen displayed the words 'We're Out!'
People in the crowd were heard screaming: "We're gone!" and "We were there."
Fireworks were set off around Britain and crowds gathered at parties to celebrate the historic moment.
A jubilant Nigel Farage described it as "the greatest moment in the modern history of our great nation."
He said: "We have passed the point of no return. We are never going back."
Before 11pm, he said in a speech: "Something truly remarkable is going to happen.
"Something that I fought for for 27 years and something many thousands of you have given your time and money for."
He went on: "The people have beaten the establishment. The real winner tonight is democracy. And I am someone who believes we should be pro-Europe, but not the European Union."
Speaking less than an hour before the nation celebrated the historic EU exit, the PM promised to "level up" and improve the lives of everyone in Britain.
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Nigel Farage urges crowds celebrating Britain leaving the EU to be 'optimistic' about the future
In a landmark address on one of the biggest days in the nation’s history, Mr Johnson claimed Brexit would spark a glorious future for all.
He said: “This is the dawn of a new era in which we no longer accept that your life chances – your family’s life chances - should depend on which part of the country you grow up in.
“This is the moment when we really begin to unite and level up.
“Defeating crime, transforming our NHS, and with better education, with superb technology.
“We will spread hope and opportunity to every part of the UK”.
The PM admitted there may be “bumps in the road ahead”, but insisted he knew Britain “will succeed”.
He continued: “I know that we can turn this opportunity into a stunning success.
“We have taken back the tools of self-government
“Now is the time to use those tools to unleash the full potential of this brilliant country and to make better the lives of everyone in every corner of our United Kingdom.”
But not everyone was delighted about leaving as Remainers held candlelit vigils.
The PM had earlier dashed up to Sunderland to hold a special Cabinet briefing before heading back to London to host a Downing Street bash.
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Things kicked off in Brussels, where the British flag has finally been taken down outside the European Parliament.
Boris and other Cabinet ministers made visits in the city which was the first to declare a Brexit vote back in 2016.
After three and a half years of wrangling, the PM posted a snap on Instagram this morning with the caption: "Today is the day."
And he hailed the "dawn on a new era" this morning ahead of celebrations tonight at No10.
The PM hosted a party for Downing Street staff.
On the menu was English sparkling wine, shortbread with Shropshire blue cheese, fillet of lamb, crab cakes and beef Yorkshire puddings.
Home Secretary Priti Patel was snapped celebrating with a cake today, too.
She said: "It's done. Today we will finally leave the EU. #BrexitDay."
This morning she took part in a dramatic drawn raid as part of a county lines drug operation in Birmingham.
The Home Secretary watched on as one cop used a hammer to smash a front lounge window before officers piled in.
Meanwhile, EU bosses said both sides will have to "fight" for their interests in the upcoming EU talks.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warned that unless Britain stays close to the bloc, it won't be able to experience free trade.
She said earlier: "If they do not want to respect the rules and the standards of the single market, the more distant, of course, they will be."
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