Article 50 extension would need major shift in UK politics, say EU officials

Only second referendum or election would boost case for extension, EU sources say The UK will not be saved from crashing out of the EU via an extension of the article 50 negotiations unless there is a major realignment in British politics, most likely through a second referendum or general election, senior diplomats and European commission officials have disclosed. Among those calling for Theresa May to be ready to ask for a prolongation of the UK's membership beyond 29 March 2019 should a no-de...