Brexit
Sets out Brexit objectives in the Lancaster House speech.
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2017 in Great Britain
Explore 94 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2017.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2017
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January
Lancaster House Speech
Sets out objectives for leaving the European Union and the single market.
Brexit
Wins the Article 50 case requiring parliamentary authorisation.
Brexit
Wins the Supreme Court case requiring an Act of Parliament to authorise Article 50.
Supreme Court Article 50 Response
Starmer welcomes the ruling requiring parliamentary legislation before Article 50 is triggered.
Brexit
Introduces the European Union Notification of Withdrawal Bill.
Article 50 Bill Second Reading
Starmer leads Labour's response during the Article 50 Bill second-reading debate.
February
Article 50 Bill Commons Vote
Starmer supports the bill while pressing for parliamentary scrutiny and negotiating safeguards.
The End
Plays Black Sabbath's final concert in Birmingham during The End tour.
Icon Award
Receives the BRITs Icon Award, adding to his record haul of BRIT trophies.
Article 50 Debate
Leads Labour scrutiny of the Article 50 legislation.
March
Champions League Sevilla Decisive Goal
Albrighton scores Leicester City's second goal in the 2-0 home victory over Sevilla, sending the club into its first Champions League quarter-final.
Article 50 Act
The European Union Notification of Withdrawal Act receives royal assent.
Brexit
The European Union Notification of Withdrawal Act receives royal assent.
Labour Brexit Tests
Starmer sets tests for judging whether the Government secures an acceptable Brexit agreement.
Article 50 Triggered
The United Kingdom gives formal notice of withdrawal from the European Union.
Brexit
The United Kingdom gives formal notice of withdrawal from the European Union.
Room 29 Album
Releases the collaborative album Room 29 with Chilly Gonzales.
April
Brexit
Calls for an early general election during the Brexit process.
May
Departure from House of Commons
Burnham's first period as Member of Parliament ends before the mayoral election.
Election as Mayor
Burnham wins the first directly elected Greater Manchester mayoral contest.
Mayor's Homelessness Fund
Burnham launches a homelessness fund and donates fifteen percent of his mayoral salary.
Takes Office as Mayor
Burnham begins serving as the first elected Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Manchester Arena Response
Burnham coordinates civic leadership and public solidarity after the Manchester Arena bombing.
Eurpopa League Winner
Led United's attack and stretched the Ajax defence with his movement.
Eurpopa League Winner
Won the header that set up Mkhitaryan's goal from a corner.
2017 FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Heads Arsenal's winning goal against Chelsea as the club lift a record 13th FA Cup.
FA Cup Winner
Rob Holding formed part of Arsenal's three-man defence that resisted Chelsea's attack as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain performed a demanding wide role in Arsenal's victory over the league champions as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Aaron Ramsey headed the winning goal after Chelsea had briefly levelled the match as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Danny Welbeck pressed Chelsea's defence and provided a mobile option up front as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2017 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Golden Boot Premier League
Leads the Premier League scoring standings with 29 goals for Tottenham Hotspur. His contribution stands out for overtaking his rivals with a remarkable late-season scoring surge.
June
Brexit
Loses the Conservative majority in a Brexit-dominated general election.
Brexit
Loses the Conservative majority in a Brexit-dominated general election.
Election
Loses the Conservative majority in a snap general election.
Re-election to Parliament
Starmer retains Holborn and St Pancras at the general election.
Brexit
Formal Brexit negotiations begin with the European Union.
Brexit
Agrees a confidence and supply arrangement supporting the Conservative government.
Confidence and Supply
Agrees a confidence-and-supply arrangement with the Conservative government.
July
Brexit
Introduces the European Union Withdrawal Bill.
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