PM cannot cancel EU Elections on May 23 without breaching 'human rights' laws, says QC
The PM has repeatedly claimed she has until May 22 to cancel the election.
One said the Government’s best hope was passing a Brexit deal by June 30 – the last possible date before MEPs are due to take up their places in the new European Parliament. “This would be very serious for the UK – not something you want to do just before opening trade negotiations.”
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