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© Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Johnson renews vow to leave EU by deadline
By KELVIN CHAN LONDON©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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itsonlyrocknroll
There is a possibility that Johnson Government/cabinet have found a loophole to nullify the Benn Act.
The Benn Act is legislation written in haste and subject to interpretation.
In all instances the glaring contradiction between Johnson's public and judicial stance, Johnsons insists UK will leave the EU on 31st October whilst also complying with the Benn Act, thus requesting a future A50 extension, is a simply case of playing ones cards close to there chest, so not revealing strategy and game plan.
It is also worth noting that Johnson could also be in "in cahoots" with one or two of similar minded Eurosceptic member states that could be persuaded to veto any UK extension
Serrano
ask for an extension if there's no withdrawal deal.
Another extension? Hasn't this been delayed long enough?
If the deal goes through, it had better be a lot better than May's deal.
itsonlyrocknroll
The question remains as to the interpretation of Johnson government letterer, for an extension and the implications to future EU core business. Johnson with an extension could veto future multi-annual financial framework for 2021-2027. This is the essence of rules based Treaties.
Take the Johnson deal if necessary with gritted teeth, the alternative, lets wait and see yes?
Jimizo
Farage thinks Johnson will extend and then play the victim by laying the blame on the EU and parliament for blocking him.
The polls have the Tories in a very handy lead. Difficult to know if they’ll retain it if Johnson folds.
Toasted Heretic
Depends on how you view the passage of time. It's taken a hundred years of Partition & only now is it looking like the 6 counties might exit the UK. I'm sure you Brexiteers can wait another few months?
You do want to get it right, don't you?
Serrano
withdrawal deal
Will this deal fly?
Short answer: No.
Long answer: Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Did not the majority vote to leave? Watching their votes being spat on is making them understandably furious.