France opposes \'repeated\' Brexit extensions

France opposes 'repeated' Brexit extensions

ANI  |  Europe 

on Friday said that it refuses to put up with repeated extensions of UK's exit from the (EU), according to a French

The further lay emphasis on finding a solution before the latest deadline, according to Sputnik.

has previously voiced concerns about giving the UK an extension, with its stating that "nothing should be taken for granted," ahead of a crucial EU meeting on last month.

Despite the deadlock, the will be participating in the elections slated for May 23, as per May's de facto deputy

The British has been making continuous efforts to push deal through the Negotiations between the Conservatives and the have been held regularly, but no joint agreement has been reached as of yet.

In fact, as per media reports, the UK may introduce her agreement for the fourth time in the for voting.

Meanwhile, a Downing Street said that May "deeply regrets" the UK did not exit from the EU as planned on March 29 and recognises "many people felt great frustration that the European elections were going ahead."

"But she hopes Parliament will agree to a plan before MEPs start their session in July," May's was quoted by as saying.

Last week, May had also made efforts to make opposition agree on a cross-party deal for ensuring UK's smooth exit from the EU.

The British claimed that she is close to reaching an agreement with Corbyn and the two sides should "put their differences aside" and get a Brexit plan over the line in the

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First Published: Fri, May 10 2019. 19:23 IST