"I congratulate Boris Johnson on his success in yesterday's vote. We now expect the new UK Parliament to quickly approve the agreement with the EU to allow an orderly Brexit by the 31st of January 2020. Once it is approved on the UK side, the European Parliament stands ready to vote on it in January.

“We will be vigilant in the implementation of the agreements, particularly concerning the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and UK citizens in other member states. The European Parliament hopes for very close future relations between the EU and the UK and will continue to act responsibly during the new negotiation phase, respecting the founding values and principles ​​of our Union and firmly defending the interests of European citizens and states."