Brexit delayed until October 31, EU and UK agree
By DW
14 April 2019 |
11:57 am
Theresa May has accepted an offer from Brussels to extend the Brexit deadline to October 31. The delay could force the UK to take part in European elections unless it can pass a divorce deal through parliament.
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