Good news for the UK.
The UK has been granted an extension to its Brexit deadline after all 27 EU member states agreed unanimously.
EU27 unanimously agrees on its response to UK’s requests. I will now meet PM @theresa_may. #brexit #euco
— Donald Tusk (@eucopresident) March 21, 2019
In her speech on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Theresa May said she would ask for an extension, but blamed her colleagues in the House of Commons for having to do so after her deal was rejected by parliament twice.
The terms of the extension stipulate that while there is an unconditional extension until April 12, a full extension until May 22 will need to be approved by parliament next week.
The possibility of a further extension remains on the table, but a decision must be made before April 12 on whether the UK will hold European Parliament elections in June.
EU27 responds to UK requests in a positive spirit and:
? agrees to Art. 50 extension until 22 May if Withdrawal Agreement approved next week
? if not agreed next week then extension until 12 April
? approves ‘Strasbourg Agreement’
? continues no-deal preparations— Donald Tusk (@eucopresident) March 21, 2019
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