How Brexit Tilts EU Political Alliances

How Brexit Tilts EU Political Alliances
A view of the interior of the House of Lords as the European Withdrawal Agreement Bill is debated in London on January 21, 2020. - Britain's House of Lords is debating the European Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which is due to pass through its final stages before returning to the House of Commons. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth / POOL / AFP) Photo by KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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BRUSSELS—The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union—cardboard boxes and Union Jack socks and all.

With the Brexit moment set for Jan. 31 at midnight Brussels time ( 6 p.m. EST) some UK legislators at the European Parliament in Brussels who have been fervent Brexit pushers are wasting no time getting ready to get out the door.