EU leaders agree to Brexit delay plan

EU leaders have agreed on a plan to delay the Article 50 process, postponing Brexit beyond 29 March.

European Council President Donald Tusk has signalled the EU is open to a short Brexit extension until June 30. Source: AAP

EU president Donald Tusk has confirmed that British Prime Minister Theresa May has accepted an offer of two options for short delays to the date of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.

"I met Prime Minister May several times tonight to make sure the UK accepts the extension scenarios and I am pleased to confirm we have an agreement on this," the EU council president said.

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