Britain's Parliament has voted to delay the UK's departure from the European Union, originally scheduled for March 29th. Nearly three years since the country voted to leave the European Union, lawmakers conceded the Brexit deadline was now unrealistic. Richard Bestic reports on what has been a week of crunch Brexit votes.

The vote means it is unlikely the UK will now leave the European Union by the end of the month, but not impossible. Members of Parliament voted overwhelmingly for a three-month extension to the Brexit deadline, but that might prove insufficient. UK Prime Minister Theresa May is to bring back her twice-defeated Brexit deal next week. If it fails yet again, she'll need even more time, possibly up to 21 months to reappraise the whole deal, in the words of her Finance Minister.

PHILIP HAMMOND BRITISH CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER "Just kicking the can down the road doesn't help anybody and probably won't be acceptable to the European Union. We need to focus relentlessly as a House of Commons on how we are going to come together around a way forward."

The final decision rests with European Union leaders, who'll give their verdict at a summit in Brussels next week. Speaking in Romania, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator said they'd want to hear what Britain wants, not what it doesn't want.

MICHEL BARNIER EU CHIEF BREXIT NEGOTIATOR "In order to go further we do not need a negative vote against the Withdrawal Agreement or against a No Deal, we need a positive and constructive vote."

The mood music around the British Parliament reflects growing frustration with Britain's political leaders.

RICHARD BESTIC LONDON "The path ahead isn't yet entirely clear. However, the response of most people to extending Brexit really depends on how you view the entire project."

Many weary and disillusioned after years of Brexit's back and forth.

"I feel betrayed. I feel angry. I feel as if democracy is worth nothing."

"Because I don't want to leave, I think I'll grab at straws like a delay."

"I feel ignored. I feel belittled. I feel as if I am being stamped on."

Theresa May's Brexit Deal back in Parliament next week will determine the possible way ahead. Rb, CGTN, London.