The U.K.'s struggle to form a plan for exiting the European Union is creating real political turmoil within the country. The WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains why that matters for the U.S. as well. Photo: GettyLONDON—British Prime Minister Theresa May made an about-face in her Brexit strategy Tuesday by saying she would pursue a different deal with the opposition Labour Party, an approach that could keep the country more closely bound to the European Union than she previously envisioned. Following a marathon seven-hour cabinet meeting, Mrs. May outlined plans to request a short extension of Brexit negotiations, ideally no longer than to May 22, to give the government time to hammer out an agreement with Labour and avoid leaving...

Source: Wall Street Journal April 02, 2019 17:32 UTC