PM to ask Merkel and Macron for a Brexit extension,promising UK will follow EU rules until departure dayTheresa May will go to Paris and Berlin to plead with Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron for a Brexit extension on Tuesday, promising to be a favorable member of the European Union until departure day and claiming talks with Labour hold a serious chance of reaching a deal.
Before an emergency European summit this week, or the prime minister will head to the continent to effect the case for extending article 50 only until the cessation of June. However,she is also being forced to effect pledges that the UK would abide by EU rules for however long it is a member, given that a longer delay and participation in European elections now look like the most likely option. Related: Merkel and Macron under pressure as May seeks new Brexit delay Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com