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NEW: Theresa May Told Donald Tusk That Brexit Might Have To Be Delayed Even If MPs Back Her Deal buzzfeed.com/albertonardell… via @albertonardelli
EU27 ambassadors were told today that PM May told Tusk at their meeting in Sharm that the UK might need a short extension even if MPs back the withdrawal agreement, according to a note of the ambassadors meeting seen by @BuzzFeedNews
@BuzzFeedNews The 27 diplomats were also told that the chances of May getting her deal through parliament are slim. The EU reiterated its position, where it can help, that the backstop cannot be changed. Efforts by the UK to find alternatives are "fading away"
@BuzzFeedNews Finally, the diplomats were told that a key focus for the 27 leaders will now be on extending Article 50, and the length and reasons for any potential extension.

Full story: buzzfeed.com/albertonardell…
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