UK’s Watson: “We need a Brexit extension that allows a deal to be done”

Reuters reports the latest comments from the UK Labour Deputy Leader Watson, as he responds to the reports that UK PM May is said to write a letter to the European Council Head Tusk requesting a Brexit extension.

Key Quotes:

“We need a Brexit extension that allows a deal to be done.”

“We need a bit more time to explain our position to PM May.”

Seems there could be a meeting of minds on customs arrangements with the government.

Meanwhile, a UK official confirmed that the UK PM May is writing letter to Tusk today to ask for a Brexit delay.