Published 12:19 IST, October 21st 2019

Boris Johnson wants Brexit deadline of Oct 31, despite delay request

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is still adamant on the Brexit deadline of October 31, despite being forced by the British Parliament for another delay

Reported by: Aanchal Nigam
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Prime Minister of United Kingdom is still amant on Brexit deline of October 31, despite being forced by British Parliament for ar delay. On October 20, PM Johnson wrote an unsigned letter to EU officials asking for a delay followed by ar letter which said that it is essential to make Britain's divorce from 28 nation bloc on suggested deline so that country can move on to or priorities. On a rare weekend session, UK lawmakers converged to vote in majority for amendment for extension of Brexit deline after introducing EU Juncker's “balanced and fair” deal in Parliament. However, even after being forced to ask for ar extension, PM Johnson is expressing his reluctance to make Brexit happen in 11 days. 

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PM Johnson can face legal actions

UK PM can face legal challenges from UK lawmakers of opposition who might feel that sending second letter was done in order to get back at Parliament for t approving his 'great new Brexit deal' in rare weekend session of House of Commons. However, next session is scheduled on October 21 where British PM will keep seeking support for his Brexit proposal which was also confirmed by European Commission President, Jean Claude-Juncker on October 17. However, senior cabinet minister and government's Brexit planning chief, Michael Gove reportedly told an international media house that Britain will leave EU on October 31. 

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Brexit delayed

In a major setback to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, UK lawmakers in British Parliament have voted 322-306 to delay Brexit. motion was led by MP Oliver Letwin and PM Johnson who faced a harsh majority when Parliament voted to postpone decision on Britain's divorce from 28-nation bloc. It has again clouded referendum which was proposed by UK PM which me government ask for ar extension. 

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(With inputs from ncies)

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11:16 IST, October 21st 2019