Brexit LIVE: Theresa May says 'more difficult moments' to come during negotiations

Prime Minister Theresa May was yet again under huge pressure on Thursday after her key Brexit talks at the European Council concluded without a breakthrough.

Ms May was also facing a backlash from Tory Brexiteers after she indicated Britain’s transition out of the EU could be extended for a further year.

This would mean the UK remaining in the single market and customs union – as well as being subject to EU rules – for almost three years after “Brexit day” on March 29 next year.

Speaking on the second day of the European Council summit, Mrs May said there is "a lot of hard work ahead" as the UK enters the final stages of the Brexit negotiations.

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