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2019 in Great Britain

Explore 85 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2019.

Historical records for Great Britain in 2019

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January

First Meaningful Vote

Starmer, Keir ยท House of Commons ยท Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union ยท Politics / Labour Party

Starmer opposes Theresa May's withdrawal agreement during the first meaningful vote.

Meaningful Vote Defeat

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The House of Commons rejects the Withdrawal Agreement by a historic margin.

Withdrawal Agreement Defeat

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The House of Commons rejects the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement by a historic margin.

A Bed Every Night Expansion

Burnham, Andrew Murray ยท Greater Manchester ยท Mayor of Greater Manchester ยท Government / Greater Manchester Government

Burnham reports that more than nine hundred people have received accommodation and support.

Rangers Loan

Defoe, Jermain ยท Glasgow ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Joins Rangers on loan from Bournemouth and adds experienced attacking depth.

March

Second Deal Defeat

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The Commons rejects the Withdrawal Agreement for a second time.

Second Meaningful Vote

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The Commons rejects the revised Withdrawal Agreement for a second time.

Second Meaningful Vote

Starmer, Keir ยท House of Commons ยท Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union ยท Politics / Labour Party

Starmer again votes against the revised withdrawal agreement.

Article 50 Extension Vote

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

MPs vote to seek an extension to the Article 50 process.

Article 50 Short Extension

May, Theresa Mary ยท Brussels ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The European Council grants a short Article 50 extension.

Original Exit Date Missed

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The original Brexit date passes without the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.

Third Deal Defeat

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The Commons rejects the Withdrawal Agreement for a third time.

Third Meaningful Vote

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The Commons rejects the Withdrawal Agreement for a third time.

Close Supports Trophy Final Midfield

Close, Ben ยท London ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Close takes part in Portsmouthโ€™s midfield effort as the team defeats Sunderland in the EFL Trophy final on penalties.

Jackett Wins EFL Trophy Against Sunderland

Jackett, Kenny ยท London ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Jackett leads Portsmouth to an EFL Trophy triumph over Sunderland on penalties after a 2โ€“2 Wembley draw.

Lowe Attacks Sunderland in Trophy Final

Lowe, Jamal ยท London ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Lowe leads Portsmouth's attacks in the EFL Trophy final against Sunderland, with the side eventually winning after a penalty shootout.

McGeady Leads Wembley Trophy Campaign

McGeady, Aiden ยท London ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

McGeady contributes to Sunderland's Checkatrade Trophy final appearance against Portsmouth, although Sunderland loses on penalties.

April

Article 50 Extension Bill

Cooper, Yvette ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Secures legislation requiring the government to seek an Article 50 extension.

Article 50 Further Extension

May, Theresa Mary ยท Brussels ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The European Council grants a further extension to 31 October 2019.

Brexit Party Launch

Farage, Nigel ยท Coventry ยท Politics / Brexit

Launches the Brexit Party ahead of the European Parliament election.

May

Moving On Tour

Daltrey, Roger ยท London ยท The Who ยท Arts / Popular Music

Begin the Moving On symphonic tour.

FA Cup Winner

Sterling, Raheem ยท London ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Raheem Sterling scored twice in the second half to underline City's attacking dominance as Manchester City defeated Watford 6-0 in the 2019 FA Cup final at Wembley.

FA Cup Winner

Walker, Kyle ยท London ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Kyle Walker covered the right side as City dominated the final from beginning to end as Manchester City defeated Watford 6-0 in the 2019 FA Cup final at Wembley.

European Parliament Election

Farage, Nigel ยท Great Britain ยท Politics / Brexit

The Brexit Party wins the UK European Parliament election.

Resignation Announcement

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Announces that she will resign as Conservative leader after failing to pass her Brexit deal.

Resignation of Theresa Mary May

May, Theresa Mary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Announces that she will resign as Conservative leader.

Championship Play-Off Victory

Smith, Dean ยท Wembley ยท Manager of Aston Villa ยท Sport / Football

Smith leads Villa past Derby County to secure promotion to the Premier League.

Championship Playoff Final Campaign

Lampard, Frank ยท Wembley ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Frank Lampard leads Derby County to the 2019 Championship play-off final in his first senior managerial season, although Aston Villa win the deciding match.

June

Champions League

Henderson, Jordan ยท Madrid ยท Footballer ยท Sport / Football

Captains Liverpool to Champions League victory.

Champions League Winner

Arnold, Trent Alexander ยท Madrid ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Trent Alexander Arnold provided forward passing and set-piece quality from right-back in Madrid in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.

Champions League Winner

Henderson, Jordan ยท Madrid ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Jordan Henderson captained Liverpool to the European trophy after the previous year's final defeat in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.

Champions League Winner

Robertson, Andrew ยท Madrid ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Andrew Robertson worked tirelessly up and down the left in Liverpool's 2-0 victory in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.

July

Chancellor

Javid, Sajid ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Boris Johnson.

Foreign Secretary

Raab, Dominic ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Foreign Secretary by Boris Johnson.

Home Secretary

Patel, Priti ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Home Secretary by Boris Johnson.

Prime Minister

Johnson, Boris ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Becomes Prime Minister promising to deliver Brexit.

August

Prorogation

Johnson, Boris ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Obtains approval to prorogue Parliament during the Brexit crisis.

September

Benn Act

Benn, Hilary ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

Sponsors legislation requiring an extension request to avoid no deal.

Benn Act

Johnson, Boris ยท London ยท Government / Conservative Party Government

The European Union Withdrawal No 2 Act receives royal assent.

Confirmatory Referendum Policy

Starmer, Keir ยท Brighton ยท Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union ยท Politics / Labour Party

Starmer supports placing a negotiated Brexit outcome before voters in a referendum.

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