Theresa May offers MPs chance to delay Brexit: Live updates

The prospect of a delayed Brexit looms over British Prime Minister Theresa May as she prepares to address lawmakers in the House of Commons today.

The opposition Labour Party appears ready for a showdown, announcing its support for an amendment that aims to rule out a no-deal scenario by extending Article 50 -- the legal process whereby a European Union member state can leave -- and appearing to back a second referendum vote.

But the Prime Minister contends it's "still within our grasp" to leave the EU on time and with a deal by the March 29 deadline.

Meanwhile, in Brussels, European leaders argue that an extension is a rational solution compared to leaving without a deal.

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