The headline is perhaps a little sensationalist.  The real news is the actual contents of the letter.  Makes very interesting reading, and the answers will be even more interesting. 
Well Done Chris Williams!
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				And despite what the sensationalist headline says, no "deadline" has been missed. The EU said they would "appreciate" a response within a month, they did not demand it. 
			
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 A deadline isn't necessarily mandatory.  From the OED:
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				deadline: noun the latest time or date by which something should be completed.
			
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