May scrambles to avoid chaotic Brexit

LONDON - Britain's government redoubled its efforts on Thursday to win over the main opposition party in a last-gasp bid to avoid a chaotic exit from the European Union next week.

The latest round of talks came after lawmakers tried to safeguard against a doomsday ending to the 46-year partnership by fast-tracking a bill on Wednesday night seeking to delay Brexit.

May is racing against the clock in a desperate search for votes that could push her divorce deal with the other 27 EU leaders through parliament on the fourth attempt.