Open Europe Director Henry Newman insisted that Theresa May’s latest extension of six months to October 2019 fails to have the benefits of a short extension and a long extension. He added that he wasn’t optimistic about what could be achieved between this time as MPs have the ability to conclude Brexit but have also been attempting to delay it. While speaking on CNBC he said: “I’m not particularly optimistic I think in some respects it is the worst of both worlds. Related articles EU infighting: EU fears Brussels ‘losing control' of Brexit Anna Soubry FAILS to answer what happens if ChangeUK MISS EU elections It's the anti-goldilocks extension, neither too short or too long just the wrong length Henry Newman “A short extension would have put pressure on MPs to actually make their mind up and come to a decision. “Nor was it really long enough to allow for a fundamental change in British circumstances. “I don’t want a second referendum but some people will see that as a path through. “In some respects, it is the anti- goldilocks extension, neither too short or too long it is just the wrong length for anything.” Henry Newman claimed that the latest Brexit extension is the worst of both worlds (Image: CNBC) The CNBC presenter then questioned why Mr Newman didn’t believe a second referendum would resolve the impasse. He answered: “I think at this point the country is divided and the country was divided and another referendum will show the country is still divided. “I don’t think it would really point to a path through, you might get a slightly different result but then we would be on course for a totally unstable membership for a few more years. “MPs are avoiding the fundamental choices and there are only three. “Either you leave without a deal which I think Parliament would try and block. “Or you don’t leave, you revoke Article 50 perhaps after a second referendum. “Or you leave with a negotiated agreement and that is the current deal.” “Everything else is just a distraction, we are hearing things about a soft Brexit, common markets or a customs union, all of those are possible with the current deal. “What we are seeing is MPs refusing to shift a bit and accept that those are the real choices.” Brexit will now be delayed until October 31 with a review to happen at the June 21 European Council summit. Britain will likely be forced to participate in the European Parliament elections if a Brexit deal is not passed by May 22 after it was forced to accept an extended Brexit deadline from Brussels until October 31. Mrs May is to believe this is a “pretty good outcome” as long as Brussels is lenient with the conditions imposed on Britain despite the wide backlash from Remainers and Brexiteers.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility