What do the upcoming European Parliament elections mean for the UK’s political parties?

Brexit explained: In uncertain times, next month’s elections are shaping up to be a fascinating contest

Exhausted MPs have gone back to their constituencies for Easter recess but despite the promise of an extension to Britain’s departure from the EU, any Brexit breather is likely to be short-lived.

Campaigning is already underway for the European Parliament elections, with the UK gearing up to head to the polls on 23 May – nearly two months after Brexit was originally due to happen.

Theresa May previously said the public would find it “unacceptable” to elect 73 MEPs to Brussels nearly three years after the Brexit vote.