Article 50 Will Be Extended If Theresa May Loses Confidence Vote, Minister Says

12 Dec 2018, 08:14 | Updated: 10 Feb 2026

Article 50 will have to be extended if Theresa May loses tonight's confidence vote, the Justice Secretary told LBC.

David Gauke said that a new Prime Minister would not have enough time to renegotiate a deal with the EU and the only option would be to delay Brexit.

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