The UK Prime Minister wants the crisis talks with the Labour Party resolved within a week — or options discussed if no deal can be reached
An anti-Brexit protester demonstrates outside Labour Party's headquarters in London, Britain April 30 2019. Picture: REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLECross-party talks to resolve the Brexit crisis are reaching the end, UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s government indicated on Tuesday, with reports suggesting she wants a conclusion by the middle of next week.They are seeking a way through the political deadlock over how to leave the EU, which has forced Britain to twice delay its intended exit.
No announcements are expected this week due to local elections being held on Thursday, but the spokesperson said progress must be made “as soon as possible”. The House of Commons has rejected, three times, the divorce deal she struck with the EU in November, intended to ease Britain’s split from its largest trading partner after four decades of membership. But MPs have also been unable to agree on any alternative.
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