Theresa May must trigger the start of Britain’s formal withdrawal from the European Union within weeks, John Whittingdale says. In an interview with he Telegraph, the former culture secretary criticises the Prime Minister for delaying, warning that it leaves the door ajar for Remain campaigners hoping to stop Brexit. Mrs May has said she will wait until early next year before triggering Article 50 of the EU treaties, which begins the formal two-year negotiating process that culminates in leaving. But Mr Whittingdale says he cannot see any reason to delay. “Article 50 is the beginning of the process rather than the ... (full story)