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The Palace of Westminster, comprising the House of Lords and the House of Commons, is pictured from accross the River Thames in central London on March 14, 2017. - Prime Minister Theresa May is set to begin the countdown to Brexit after parliament gave her the green light -- and Scotland wrong-footed her by launching a fresh bid for independence. Downing Street has played down speculation that May could announce Tuesday that she is triggering the Article 50 process to leave the European Union, indicating that it would take place later in the month. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)