Britain's May accepts Brexit delay to Oct 31: Tusk

[BRUSSELS] British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday agreed to an EU offer of a six-month delay to Brexit, EU Council President Donald Tusk said.

"EU27/UK have agreed a flexible extension until 31 October. This means additional six months for the UK to find the best possible solution," Mr Tusk tweeted, at the end of a summit in Brussels.

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