The UK’s permanent representative to the EU, Sir Tim Barrow, hand-delivered Theresa May’s Article 50 declaration to European Council president Donald Tusk in Brussels.
In the letter, May said: “We are leaving the European Union, but we are not leaving Europe – and we want to remain committed partners and allies to our friends across the continent.”
Brits marvelled at the speed of the letter’s delivery in Brussels, considering it was only signed last night. They also took the opportunity to gripe at their own delivery woes.
Better than @YodelOnline, to be fair. https://t.co/9ZbJmAirap
— Stephen Bush (@stephenkb) March 29, 2017
Pity Yodel didn't deliver that letter to Tusk. If past experience is any judge he wouldn't have got it till September #BrexitDay
— David Appleton (@daverudby) March 29, 2017
It clearly wasn't Yodel delivering the #brexit letter if it turned up on time…
— Tom. (@ThingsTomTweets) March 29, 2017
Yodel wasn’t the only delivery service in for a kicking. Royal Mail was also made the butt of the joke.
Really hope Royal Mail lose 'that letter'… #Article50
— Chizzy (@chizzyakudolu) March 29, 2017
Imagine if we used Royal Mail to deliver the letter #Article50 pic.twitter.com/dycnfBwzk9
— James Cooper (@jimcoop2407) March 29, 2017
#Article50 letter.
European Union confirms it has received small red card from Royal Mail but will have to wait until tomorrow to collect. pic.twitter.com/pz9hzOb5nd
— Yuan Potts (@YuanPotts) March 29, 2017
There was also speculation about who could have delivered the letter so quickly. We think it could only have been one man.
The #Article50 letter triggering #Brexit has been delivered pic.twitter.com/2yHzgbSdAH
— Oscar Reyes (@_oscar_reyes) March 29, 2017
