UK government to hold debate over Brexit delay in parliament

The government's leader in parliament set out plans to hold a 90-minute debate on Tuesday on Prime Minister Theresa May's request for a delay to Brexit in order to comply with legislation expected to pass into law later on Monday.

The legislation is currently under discussion in parliament's upper chamber. House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom said that if it is approved, the government would later on Monday set out the statement which will be debated.