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European leaders want ‘credible’ Brexit plan before they give May an Article 50 extension
A woman walks past a wall sticker by French artist Combo depicting France's President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Theresa May, in Paris, today

THERESA MAY has been urged yet again to come up with a “credible” Brexit plan before the EU decides whether to approve an extension to Article 50 at an emergency summit tomorrow.

The Prime Minister dashed from meeting German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin today to see French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to urge them to back her in delaying Brexit until the end of June.

With just over two days until a possible no-deal Brexit at 11pm on Friday, the desperate PM is hoping that the EU gives her more time.

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