Theresa May has asked the EU to delay Brexit until 30 June, to allow time to push the divorce agreement through parliament. The Labour Party said that, by choosing a short delay, May was forcing MPs to decide between accepting a deal they have already rejected or leaving without a deal. May's request met with resistance from the European Commission. The UK government said it would not accept any extension of Article 50 and that there was "no way" for Britain to leave without a deal being agreed. May has told the UK parliament a delay does not rule out a no-deal exit. European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker maintains that the EU will not reopen withdrawal negotiations.
Theresa May has asked the EU to delay Brexit until 30 June, to allow time to push the divorce agreement through parliament. May's request met with resistance from the European Commission. The UK government said it would not accept any extension of Article 50 and that there was "no way" for Britain to leave without a deal being agreed. May has told the UK parliament a delay does not rule out a no-deal exit. European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker maintains that the EU will not reopen withdrawal negotiations.