Luxembourg's Asselborn says only second referendum would merit Brexit delay


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  • Saturday, 19 Jan 2019

FILE PHOTO - Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 21, 2017. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - Luxembourg's veteran foreign minister Jean Asselborn on Friday said only a move towards a second referendum could win Britain a delay of the current Brexit date at the end of March.

A dedicated European Union federalist known for speaking his mind, Asselborn made his comments while outlining with Prime Minister Xavier Bettel their country's preparations for the most damaging no-deal Brexit scenario.

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