The EU is preparing to delay Brexit until at least July after concluding that Theresa May is doomed to fail in getting her deal through parliament. EU officials said the length of the prolongation of the negotiating period allowed under article 50 would be determined based on the reason put forward by May for the delay. It’s decision time for Theresa May’s Brexit deal. EU officials believe that whatever emerges will likely require a prolongation of the two-year negotiating period. EU officials were quick to deny reports this week that discussions about extending article 50 had already begun with the UK.

Source: The Guardian January 13, 2019 16:33 UTC