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March 15, 2019

British Lawmakers Want a "Brextension" on Plans to Leave E.U.
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In the United Kingdom, lawmakers have asked the European Union for more
time to craft a Brexit plan, after they failed to reach agreement on how
to exit the E.U. ahead of a March 29th deadline. Under the plan, Britain
would see a short delay to Brexit if lawmakers agree to a plan by next
Wednesday; or a longer delay if they're unable to craft a plan
immediately. The plan for a so-called "Brextension" still has to be
approved by E.U. leaders in Brussels. On Thursday, lawmakers
overwhelmingly rejected a measure to allow a second people's referendum
on Brexit.


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