Hasn't taken EU diplomats long to spot this whacking great bear trap. They're already telling us no way will they grant UK an extension to May 22 without it taking part in EP elections. To do so would create a legally unavoidable cliff edge the day before voters go to the polls. https://t.co/MAFwfcr8RH

— Nick Gutteridge (@nickgutteridge) April 2, 2019