EU leaders set to offer Boris Johnson three-month Brexit extension

The European Union is preparing to grant Britain a flexible three-month Brexit extension, according to a leaked draft of an agreement set to be signed off by Brussels. French President Emmanuel Macron had been pushing for a short extension of around two … Read More

Germany’s Merkel says Brexit extension could be longer than what May has asked for

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It’s a clear giveaway at this point We should give the UK a reasonable period of time But EU institutions must be able to function without disruption It’s pretty much certain European leaders will offer the UK a longer extension … Read More

UK and EU leaders in danger of misunderstanding each other

Both sides want orderly Brexit but May’s job – and Boris’s future one – may depend on it. Former foreign secretary Boris Johnson leaves the Cabinet office in London on Tuesday. Photograph: Jack Taylor/Getty As Theresa May prepares to ask EU leaders … Read More