“This is perhaps the last chance for Britain to say what it wants for the future,” Michel said. “More than ever, this is in the hands of the British parliament,” he said, adding that the 27 EU leaders were not blind to the risks of a no-deal. That date corresponds to the six weeks’ legal notice required for the EU election - which the bloc would insist Britain hold on May 23 if it remains a member. If it does not hold the election, leaders said, the very last date Britain must leave would be June 30, before the new EU parliament convenes. But EU officials said it could also agree a date with the EU to leave later, deal or no deal.

Source: bd News24 March 22, 2019 10:07 UTC