UK PM May: Short extension will give opportunity to leave with negotiated deal

Ahead of her meeting with European leaders in Brussels, British Prime Minister Theresa May told reporters that they sincerely hoped to leave with a negotiated deal and argued that a short extension to Article 50 would give them this opportunity.  

Key quotes (via Reuters)

• I am here to discuss with fellow leaders a request for short extension to June.
• Britain will continue to be in discussions on issues like China, Ukraine.
• What is important is that parliament deliver on result in referendum.
• Now is time for parliament to decide.