London: The United Kingdom freed from the European Union has come into force over three years after landmark Brexit vote. UK is the first country to exit the economic block after 47 years of membership, triggering celebrations across the country to mark the historic moment.

Brexit came into force at 23.00 GMT on Friday. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised hope and opportunity to every part of the UK, in a video message. A party at Parliament Square and high display countdown at Downing Street marked historic moment. Though there were some anti-Brexit rallies in the country in some areas. This is the greatest moment in the modern history of our great nation, said the leader of the Brexit party Nigel Farage.