Brexit news: Tom Watson defies Jeremy Corbyn over second referendum as Macron issues fresh attack on Brexiteers

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'I do not believe that we should be revoking Article 50' Theresa May speaks after EU agrees plan to delay Brexit

Labour's deputy leader, Tom Watson, has said a fresh Brexit referendum is "the only way" to solve the current crisis.

Speaking before the major Put it to the People march in London on Saturday, he said the best way to unite the country was to "have a final say - and then live with the result".

It came as Theresa May faced mounting pressure after European Union leaders seized control of the Brexit timetable during late night talks in Brussels.

EU leaders said they would be prepared to defer Britain’s departure until 22 May if the government’s deal is approved next week - if not, then a deadline of 12 April has been set, they added.

Reports suggested that the chairman of the influential 1922 group of Conservatives, Sir Graham Brady, visited Ms May this week and relayed the message that MPs in the party want her to stand down.

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Key Points

• Labour's deputy leader says fresh referendum 'the only way' to solve Brexit crisis
• EU leaders decide Brexit fate behind closed doors as Article 50 extension secured
• Revoke Article 50 petition calling for Brexit to be cancelled hits 3.8m signatures
• Armed forces set up team in nuclear bunker to prepare for no-deal scenario
• Minister suggests Conservative MPs to be offered free vote on Brexit 'plan B' options

[23 March 2019 00:01 · Peter Stubley]

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