THE likely incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will support an extension to the Brexit deadline if there are "good reasons" for it to happen. THE likely incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will support an extension to the Brexit deadline if there are "good reasons" for it to happen. The current date for the UK to leave the European Union is October 31, 2019. Ms von der Leyen set out her position in a letter ahead of tomorrow's European Parliament vote on ratifying her appointment as Commission President. Ms Von der Leyen adds: "Should more time be required, and should there be good reasons provided, I will support a further extension."

Source: Irish Independent July 15, 2019 12:00 UTC