Negotiating Position Papers
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2017 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 94 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2017.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2017
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August
September
School Readiness Pledge
Burnham proposes coordinated action so more children begin school ready to learn.
Brexit
Delivers the Florence speech on the Brexit transition and future relationship.
October
GW170817 Kilonova
Tanvir leads Hubble observations of the optical counterpart to the neutron-star merger GW170817, linking gravitational waves with a kilonova.
Meaningful Vote Urgent Question
Starmer demands a binding parliamentary vote on the final withdrawal agreement.
November
Hat Trick Against West Ham
Wayne Rooney scores a hat-trick against West Ham United, including a long-range strike from his own half, as Everton win 4–0.
December
Brexit
Agrees the phase one joint report with the European Union.
Brexit
The UK and EU publish a joint report on phase one of Brexit negotiations.
Homelessness Fund Reaches One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Pounds
Burnham announces strong public support for the city-region homelessness fund.
Commonwealth Games Award
Birmingham is selected to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Sunday Service Ends
Ends his regular BBC Radio 6 Music Sunday Service after almost eight years.
Other events (month unknown)
BAFTA Award
Wins the BAFTA Award for Supporting Actor for his performance in Lion.
Blades League One Promotion Captain
Sharp captained Sheffield United and supplied crucial goals in the championship-winning campaign under Chris Wilder.
Budget
Philip Hammond presents the 2017 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Budget Policy
The 2017 Budget under Philip Hammond sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Champions League Quarter Final Management
Shakespeare takes charge of Leicester City in 2017 and leads the club past Sevilla in the Champions League before its quarter-final elimination by Atletico Madrid.
Championship Top Scorer
Finishes the 2016–17 Championship campaign with 27 league goals for Leeds United, leading the division's scoring chart.
Cook Wins League Two Title with Pompey
Cook guides Portsmouth to the League Two championship, as a dramatic final-day win gives the club the title on goal difference.
David Moyes First West Ham Appointment
David Moyes is appointed West Ham United manager with the immediate task of securing the club’s position in the Premier League.
Defoe Moves to Bournemouth After Relegation
Defoe leaves relegated Sunderland to rejoin Bournemouth, ending a spell in which his goals were repeatedly central to the club's survival bids.
Dunkirk
Directs Dunkirk, depicting the 1940 evacuation through intersecting land, sea and air timelines.
Dunkirk Production
Produces Dunkirk with Emma Thomas.
Dunkirk Screenplay
Writes the screenplay for Dunkirk using a compressed structure built around three different time scales.
Europa League Final Victory Over Ajax
Rooney comes on as a substitute as Manchester United defeat Ajax 2-0 and win the UEFA Europa League for the first time.
Exeter Forward Joins Brentford
Watkins moved from Exeter City to Brentford, where his versatility and development soon made him a leading Championship attacker.
Forest Avoids Relegation on Final Day
Mark Warburton managed Nottingham Forest as the team secured Championship survival on the final day of the 2016-17 season. Forest stayed up on goal difference following victory over Ipswich Town.
Former Chelsea Captain Joins Villa
John Terry joined Aston Villa after his long Chelsea career, providing experience as the club pursued a Championship promotion.
Gayle Goals in Newcastle Promotion Season
Gayle leads Newcastle's scoring in the Championship as Benítez's side earn immediate promotion to the Premier League.
Get Out
Stars as Chris Washington in Get Out, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Hull City Full Back Arrives
Andrew Robertson transferred from Hull City to Liverpool in 2017 and gradually developed into one of the league's most productive attacking left-backs.
Leeds Permanent Signing
Completes his permanent move to Leeds United after an initial loan and strengthens the club's central defensive options.
Liverpool Academy Coaching Role
Gerrard returns to Liverpool to coach in the academy, beginning his managerial development with the club's emerging players.
Liverpool Under-Eighteen Head Coach
Gerrard takes charge of Liverpool's under-18 team and works on developing young players' technical and tactical understanding.
Mayor's Question Time
Burnham begins regular public question sessions across Greater Manchester's boroughs.
Mayoral Leadership Team
Burnham appoints a leadership team covering policing, business, young people and public services.
Mowbray Appointed as Blackburn Boss
Mowbray takes charge of Blackburn late in the Championship season, but cannot prevent relegation to League One.
Naismith Contributes to Pompey Title Run
Naismith supplies goals and creative play during Portsmouth's League Two-winning campaign, helping the side earn promotion.
NHS Mechanical Thrombectomy
During Theresa May's government, mechanical thrombectomy begins rolling out for stroke patients in England.
NHS Mechanical Thrombectomy Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Mechanical thrombectomy begins rolling out for stroke patients in England.
NHS Mechanical Thrombectomy NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Theresa May serves as Prime Minister: Mechanical thrombectomy begins rolling out for stroke patients in England.
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