#BrexitChaos Twitter reacts to Theresa May backlash on exit deal

16 November 2018 - 06:00 By Odwa Mjo
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British Prime Minister Theresa May has come under increasing pressure as Brexit nears.
British Prime Minister Theresa May has come under increasing pressure as Brexit nears.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May received backlash for the Brexit deal agreement which led to the resignation of two ministers. 

The UK's Brexit journey has been ongoing since 2016 after there was a majority vote to leave the European Union. The UK is expected to officially leave the EU on March 29, 2019. 

On November 14, May presented a draft agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the EU. The proposal was not received well by members of opposition and disgruntled members of her party.

The proposal detailed the UK's 21-month transition out of the EU as well as life after Brexit. 

May's proposal was backed by senior ministers, however she will need the approval of parliament to execute the agreement.

Reuters reported that the Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab resigned on Thursday. Raab quit after he opposed the draft agreement. Work and Pensions Minister Esther McVey also resigned. 

The hashtag #BrexitChaos has trended for several days as the UK inches closer to the start date. 

Here's what people had to say on Twitter.

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