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Originally Posted by Chris
In fact, it transpires that the EU Withdrawal Act contains within it the provisions to extend the 29 March leaving date. The date can be extended by a Minister presenting a statutory instrument before Parliament. It’s a relatively straightforward procedure. Only the government can do it, mind - for parliament itself to change the date would require primary legislation to amend the Act.
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Indeed, but it still needs agreement from the EU27 and much like Speaker Berclown threw his oar in today, the EU27 might want to see a bit more of a discernible difference of what is on offer. The deal, as they so strongly assert, is non-negotiable. So as Parliament keep voting it down (and if they do a third time) why would the EU be inclined to extend, i suppose an extra 3 months would help prepare for no deal.
We are at an impasse. Parliament don’t want the deal, EU wont change the deal.