Theresa May has defended her decision to seek a compromise on Brexit with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, arguing that it was the only way of ensuring that Britain leaves the EU. Can we find a way through this that ensures that we can get a good deal and a deal agreed through parliament? The government must also take the necessary legislative steps this week to set the date for European Parliament elections on May 23rd. Commons leader Andrea Leadsom, who campaigned for Brexit in 2016, said it would be utterly unacceptable for Britain to participate in European Parliament elections. Ms Leadsom suggested the government could compromise on Labour’s demand that Britain should remain in a customs union with the EU.

Source: The Irish Times April 08, 2019 00:00 UTC