The Brits are screwed. - The queen has given "royal assent" to a law which aims to prevent a no-deal Brexit. The queen has just given royal assent for the piece of legislation which seeks to prevent Boris Johnson from taking the country out of the EU without a deal. This will essentially force Boris Johnson to seek another extension to Brexit. https://www.dw.com/en/brexit-crucial-day-for-boris-johnson-and-no-deal-date-live-updates/a-50349630