European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen makes a statement about legal action against Britain, ahead of the start of the EU summit in Brussels on Thursday. Photo: AP
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen makes a statement about legal action against Britain, ahead of the start of the EU summit in Brussels on Thursday. Photo: AP

Brexit: EU takes legal action against UK over planned withdrawal bill

  • The European Union said Britain’s plans to pass legislation would breach parts of the withdrawal treaty signed by PM Boris Johnson
  • European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the bill to regulate the UK’s internal market goes against the ‘obligation of good faith’