British PM: No new referendum on Brexit

The office of British Prime Minister Theresa May confirms that she will not hold a second referendum on leaving the European Union or an early general election.

May is chairing a Cabinet meeting at her country retreat to discuss specific plans for the country to leave the EU in a session meant to underscore Conservative party unity.

The meeting at Chequers comes amid reports of feuding among the three ministers tasked with making the break from the EU a reality.

The session also comes as her office sidestepped questions on whether Parliament will be given a formal vote on triggering Article 50, the EU treaty clause that sets up Britain’s departure from the 28-nation bloc.

Downing Street has said lawmakers will be given “a say,” but adds there’s “no legal obligation” to consult Parliament.

British Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing street in London on July 20, 2016 on her way to the House of Commons to face her first session of Prime Ministers Questions. (AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N)
British Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing street in London on July 20, 2016 on her way to the House of Commons to face her first session of Prime Ministers Questions. (AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE’N)

— AP

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