The illuminated clock face of the Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, is pictured at the Houses of Parliament in central London on December 8, 2016.
British Prime Minister Theresa May secured a symbolic victory on Brexit yesterday, after MPs agreed not to delay her plans to begin the EU exit talks by the end of March, although she had to promise to give them more details of her negotiating strategy. The House of Commons vote is not binding and the government is still fighting a challenge at the Supreme Court against moves to give parliament the final say on starting the Brexit process. / AFP / Justin TALLIS        (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images)