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EU gives Britain six-month delay to Brexit date

Prime Minister May is under intense pressure from hardline Brexit supporters in her Conservative party not to compromise in her talks with Labour. [AFP]

European leaders agreed with Britain on Thursday to delay Brexit by up to six months, saving the continent from what could have been a chaotic no-deal departure at the end of the week.

The deal struck during late night talks in Brussels means that, if London remains in the EU after May 22, British voters will have to take part in European elections -- or crash out on June 1.

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