The Prime Minister has agreed to two Brexit extensions, with the most recent taking the UK’s planned departure date to October 31.
Mrs May hopes to use the time to persuade MPs to back her EU exit deal, or an alternative agreement drawn up with the opposition Labour Party. As part of the Government’s agreement with Brussels the UK will hold European Parliament elections in May.Writing in The Sunday Telegraph Sir William commented: “After hours of discussions with QCs and former judges, I believe the British Government’s extension of Article 50 is unlawful.
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