Brussels ambassadors agree need for Brexit extension

The EU 27 accepted the ‘principle of an extension’ and their work will continue in the ‘coming days’.

Brussels ambassadors have agreed that an extension to Britain’s membership of the EU is needed, but a decision on the length will not be made until next week.

The EU 27 accepted the “principle of an extension” and their work will continue in the “coming days”, a European Commission spokeswoman said.