So, after a marathon Cabinet meeting, mainly on Brexit, UK PM Theresa May has announced that she wishes to further extend the Article 50 deadline to 22 May ie the day before EU elections. A longer delay would require the UK to take part in the EU elections for a chance of the EU27 to accept it.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon smells a rat…

This does seem very much like PM kicking the can and, yet again, delaying making any decision that could break her Cabinet. What is missing is an answer from her to the question that many MPs faced up to last night - what is the compromise she is willing to make? https://t.co/pieZ4mpbnQ

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) April 2, 2019

This thread highlights a massive danger - if MPs allow 12 April to pass with no commitment to fight Euro elections, May 22 becomes the inescapable exit day…and PM would then be able to say it’s my deal or no deal. Parliament needs to be very wary about a potential trap. https://t.co/Z8D7gnbCtJ

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) April 2, 2019

EDIT: She also retreated this:

My instinct is that this is a trap. When that statement started, I was impressed by the tone and the content. But the giveaway is at the end, when she says withdrawal bill must be passed by May 22nd.

— Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) April 2, 2019