UK parliament votes in favour of delaying Brexit

With Brexit due in 15 days and no divorce deal yet approved, the House of Commons voted 413-202 to ask the bloc to put off Britain's exit until at least June 30. UK's departure was scheduled on March 29 but now, European Union will be requested to postpone Britain's exit until at least June 30.

London: The House of Commons on Thursday voted 413-202 to seek to postpone United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.

UK's departure was scheduled on March 29. EU will be requested to postpone Britain's exit until at least June 30.

This result was sort of a relief for Prime Minister Theresa May as her no-deal Brexit was rejected by the UK parliament on Wednesday by 312 to 308.

The power to approve or reject the extension lies with the EU, which has signalled that it will allow a delay if Britain either approves a divorce deal or makes a fundamental shift in its approach to Brexit.

Earlier PM May was forced to consider delay after her EU divorce deal was rejected twice by the lawmakers.

If the date doesn't get extended then Britain will have to leave the EU on March 29, with or without a deal, unless it goes for a second referendum to decide on Brexit.