UK's May under fire as Parliament returns from Brexit break

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced renewed pressure Tuesday from her restive Conservative Party to resign as lawmakers returned to Parliament and to Brexit wrangling after an 11-day Easter break.

Britain's European Union exit, long scheduled to take place last month, has been delayed as the government tries to win Parliament's backing for a divorce deal.

The bloc has given Britain until October 31 to ratify an agreement or leave the 28-nation EU without a deal to smooth the way.

Most economists believe that a 'no-deal' Brexit would plunge Britain into recession as customs checks would likely be installed at UK ports and tariffs imposed on trade between the UK and the EU.

Talks on striking a compromise Brexit agreement are set to resume between May's government and the main opposition Labour Party.

But several days of talks earlier this month failed to produce a breakthrough, and there are few signs the gap between the two sides is closing.

Anger is growing among pro-Brexit Conservative lawmakers and officials over the delay to Brexit and May's bid for compromise.

Pro-Brexit Conservative lawmaker Nigel Evans said calls for May's departure are "growing into a clamor" and she should resign "as soon as possible."