Sir Ivan's resignation gives Britain a colossal blow as Brexit negotiation draws nearer

The United Kingdom’s EU diplomat has surprisingly resigned his appointment, months before formal Brexit talks are expected to get going. This is coming much earlier than expected, as Sir Ivan Rogers, was not due to quit his post until November, and declared he would venture down ahead of schedule.

Ivan’s appointment was made by former Prime Minster, David Cameron in 2013, is one of Britain's most experienced representatives on EU issues.

While his abdication has been welcome by Eurosceptic - who say it gives a total separation from the past regime, his misfortune has been depicted by others as "a body blow".

Sir Ivan started discussion in 2016 after he secretly cautioned the Government that a post-Brexit exchange arrangement could take 10 years to finish and, after its all said and done may neglect to get endorsement. Such an advice made him to be confronted by noticeable Leave campaigners, who denounced the "scarred" negotiator of "gloomy pessimism".

Be that as it may, Downing Street went to his guard, contending he was just passing on the perspectives of other EU countries and was "doing the job of a ambassador".

Affirming his withdrawal, a Government representative said: "Sir Ivan Rogers has resigned a few months early as UK Permanent Representative to the European Union.

"Sir Ivan has taken this decision now to enable a successor to be appointed before the UK invokes Article 50 by the end of March. We are grateful for his work and commitment over the last three years."

Labour’s shadow Brexit secretary, Keir Starmer, called the letter of resignation a "deeply worrying sign for Brexit negotiations that he has resigned".

Mr Starmer said: "The Prime Minister needs to be far more willing to hear difficult truths. Having met recently with Sir Ivan, I am in no doubt his early resignation will be a real loss."

Previous UKIP Leader Nigel Farage is said to have welcomed Sir Ivan's renunciation and asked "a complete clear out" at the Foreign Office.

He included: "The political establishment in this country and the diplomatic service just doesn't accept the vote."

Also, pevious EU official Lord Mandelson said: "In terms of knowledge and experience of the EU, Sir Ivan Rogers is second to none in Whitehall.

"His resignation is a serious loss for us in Brussels."