Summary

  • The European Council agrees to delay Brexit until 22 May if PM's deal approved by MPs

  • If the deal is not approved, the European Council says an extension until 12 April will apply

  • 'Almost everything is now in the hands of British Parliament and government,' says Donald Tusk

  • Theresa May stresses importance of MPs approving deal next week to 'end uncertainty'

  • PM says she will 'work hard to build support to get her deal through'

  • A petition on the Parliament website calling for Brexit to be cancelled passes three million signatures

Live Reporting

Harriet Agerholm, Katharina Schoffmann, Emma Harrison and Owen Amos

  1. Watch: 'History will judge you', Tory MP tells PM

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  2. Could PM resign if EU forces longer delay?

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  3. Tory MP: Brexit talks extension 'would be betrayal'

    PMQs

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    Peter BoneHoC

    Conservative Brexiter Peter Bone addresses the prime minister: "If you continue to apply for an extension of Article 50, you will be betraying the British people."

    "If you don't, you will be honoring their instruction," he says.

    "It is entirely down to you - history will judge you at this moment."

    Theresa May replies that she has "always wanted us to leave on the 29 March but I believe that it is better to leave with a negotiated deal."

    She repeats her assertion that she could not consider a delay beyond 30 June.

  4. Watch: Parliament has 'indulged itself on Europe for too long' - PM

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  5. PM 'acting in her own interest' - SNP

    PMQs

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    Ian BlackfordHoC

    SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford also quotes David Lidington's comments about it being "downright reckless" to asks for a short extension with no deal agreed.

    Theresa May says she believes that nearly three years on from the referendum, it is time for the Commons to "deliver on Brexit for the British people".

    Mr Blackford says Theresa May's deal has failed and she is "acting in her own interest".

    He says the decision should be put back to the people, and that the people of Scotland deserve better, adding: "If Westminster fails, Scotland will act."

    Theresa May says Parliament gave the decision to the British people and that it is "imperative" that Parliament delivers on the Brexit the British people voted for.

  6. Watch: Corbyn says UK is in 'full-scale national crisis'

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  7. Corbyn: Ministers 'have run out of time'

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    Jeremy Corbyn accuses the PM of "running down the clock" after two heavy defeats and "blackmail, bullying and bribery".

    The government has led the country into "crisis, chaos and division". He adds that ministers have "run out of time" and "run out of ideas".

    In reply the prime minister says the Labour leader does not want to respect the result of the 2016 referendum.

    She urges MPs to back her deal, which she says is "good for this country".

  8. Corbyn: May not showing 'much respect' for democracy

    Prime Minister's Questions

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    Jeremy Corbyn accuses the prime minister of not showing "much respect" for the democratic process.

    He asks Mrs May what "significant changes" will be made to the prime minster's Brexit deal to allow it to be tabled on Monday.

    Theresa May replies that respect for democracy means MPs should deliver "the Brexit people voted for".

  9. May: MPs have talked about Europe for too long

    PMQs

    House of Commons
    Parliament

    Theresa MayHOC

    Jeremy Corbyn says the prime minister wants to put her deal back to another vote despite it lacking support in the Commons.

    He quotes Cabinet Minister David Lidington, who previously said a short extension without having a deal agreed would be "reckless".

    Theresa May says the Labour leader cannot decide what he wants.

    She adds that she opposes a "long" extension of Brexit talks.

    The Commons has "indulged itself on Europe for too long", she adds.

  10. PM's letter asking for Brexit delay

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  11. Corbyn: What is the PM's clear purpose?

    Prime Minister's Questions

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    Jeremy Corbyn says Theresa May has ignored the "concerns of communities around the country" over Brexit.

    He says the EU will want the UK to provide a clear purpose for extending Article 50 and asks what her clear purpose is.

    Theresa May replies that Mr Corbyn should have listened to her first answer.

  12. Could PM quit if Brexit delayed beyond 30 June?

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  13. Corbyn: Take no-deal off the table

    PMQs

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    Theresa MayHOC

    Jeremy Corbyn calls on the prime minister to take a no-deal Brexit "off the table".

    He urges her to drop her red lines and "compromise to get through this crisis".

    Theresa May replies the the Commons has already voted to reject a no-deal Brexit, Labour's deal, and a customs union.

    It supported leaving with a deal, she adds.

  14. Corbyn: UK is in the midst of a full scale national crisis

    Prime Minister's Question

    House of Commons
    Parliament

    Jeremy CorbynHOC

    Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says the UK is in the midst of a full-scale national crisis.

    He asks the prime minister if she will meet him to discuss a way forward.

    Theresa May says "it is a bit rich" of the Labour leader to ask for a meeting when "for days and days he refused to meet me".

    She adds that she is always happy to meet MPs to discuss Europe but says "we should be delivering Brexit".

  15. PM: I'm seeking extension to 30 June

    PMQs

    House of Commons
    Parliament

    The prime minister responds to a question from SNP MP Pete Wishart attacking the government's Brexit policy.

    Theresa May says that the idea that the public should be asked to elect a new set of MEPs "is unacceptable".

    She says she has written to President of the EU Council, Donald Tusk, informing the UK will be seeking an extension to 30 June.

    The government intends to bring forward proposals for a third meaningful vote, she says.

    "As prime minister I am not prepared to delay Brexit any further than 30 June," she says.

  17. PM in chamber ahead of PMQs

    House of Commons
    Parliament

    The prime minister is in the chamber - that means PMQs will be getting under way shortly.

  18. David Davis on Brexit blame game

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  19. Labour to request emergency Brexit debate

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  20. Wednesday in the Commons

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    Hello and welcome to our coverage from Westminster today.

    Theresa May will no doubt face plenty of questions on Brexit later when she is due in the Commons for Prime Minister’s Questions.

    She is expected to send a letter requesting a delay to Brexit later, ahead of an EU summit tomorrow where she will discuss the matter with fellow leaders.

    Before that though, business in the Commons will get underway shortly with questions to ministers at the Department for International Development.