The Prime Minister was said to have told EU leaders she was ready to consider lengthening the exit transition period from 21 months. “She also mentioned the transition period. “She said the UK would be ready to consider the extension of the transition period.”(Image: REX/Shutterstock)European Parliament President Antonio Tajani also suggested she agreed it was possible to extend the transition period. The revelation overshadowed Mrs May's desperate attempt to convince counterparts to soften their negotiating position over the Irish backstop. But Mrs May's spokeswoman said: "We are not calling for an extension to the implementation period.

Source: Daily Mirror October 17, 2018 19:40 UTC