UK PM May spokesman: PM has made her preference clear for a short extension

British Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman recently crossed the wires saying that the PM had made it clear that her preference was to have a short extension to Article 50.

Key quotes (via Reuters)

• Government has not stepped up preparations for European elections.
• Asked whether conservative lawmakers have called on pm to stand down to get their support, spokesman cites she is focused on having conversations with MPs and the DUP to get the vote through.