EU27 Agree On 2 Brexit Delay Options Depending On UK Lawmakers' Vote Results - Statement

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 22nd March, 2019) Member states of the European Union, excluding the United Kingdom, have agreed on two new deadlines for the UK withdrawal from the European Union, including cutoff dates in April and May, depending on whether the UK House of Commons backs the withdrawal deal, negotiated by London and Brussels, the European Council said.

"The European Council agrees to an extension until 22 May 2019, provided the Withdrawal Agreement is approved by the House of Commons next week. If the Withdrawal Agreement is not approved by the House of Commons next week, the European Council agrees to an extension until 12 April 2019 and expects the United Kingdom to indicate a way forward before this date for consideration by the European Council," the European Council said in its conclusions on the Brussels talks dedicated to Brexit delay, requested by the United Kingdom.