Theresa May hints at Brexit compromise with labour
14 April 2019 |
3:11 pm
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has now hinted at a customs union compromise with the opposition Labour party in order to deliver Brexit - after repeatedly ruling out the idea in the past. This comes quickly after she secured a second departure delay – now set for October 31st.
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