May says government will not seek Brexit delay

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The British Prime Minister has reiterated her commitment to leaving the European Union by the deadline of March 29.

It comes after her chief Brexit advisor was allegedly overheard in a Brussel's hotel saying the government intended to leave a vote on a revised Brexit deal until the eleventh hour, in order to give MPs the choice between the PM's deal, or postponing Brexit for a large amount of time.

A move that would be unpopular with hard-line brexiteers.

Responding to a question from an MP at the weekly Prime Minister's Question Time, May said her government was working towards leaving the EU with a deal in the time frame specified.

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