British Prime Minister Theresa May wrote to Brussels Friday asking for Brexit extension to June 30, while saying she aims to get Britain out of the European Union earlier to avoid it participating in European elections.
It comes at a time Britain is approaching the due date of April 12 to leave the EU, but May has been compelled to seek more time after Britain’s parliament repeatedly rejected her withdrawal agreement.
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EU leaders agreed late last month to prolong the Brexit date from March 29 until April 12, unless May could push their mutually agreed withdrawal deal through Parliament.
The Europeans would prefer that Britain don’t take part in the May 23-26 EU elections if it is going to leave. April 12 is the last day for Britain to signal whether it will field candidates, according to news agencies.
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