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EU would agree to Brexit delay, says German minister Merkel ally Peter Altmaier says ‘it goes without saying’ Brexit extension would be grantedLatest Brexit news - live updatesThe unconventional “form” of Boris Johnson’s extension request is irrelevant to the EU, the European commission has confirmed, as Germany’s finance minister said “it goes without saying” that a further Brexit delay would be granted.Peter Altmaier, a key ally of the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, said he believed either a technical extension to allow extra-time for legislation to pass, or a longer period to accommodate a general election or second referendum would be offered. Continue reading... Go to Source

Brexit: European commission confirms it is considering extension - live news Rolling updates on latest political developments, including whether Speaker will allow ‘meaningful vote’ on Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill this afternoonEU would agree to Brexit delay, says German ministerHow the numbers add up on Brexit and possible amendmentsLabour seeks new alliance to kill off deal 12.56pm BSTGuardian Scotland editor Severin Carrell is in court in Edinburgh where Lord Carloway has rejected a call by the UK government to halt proceedings because the prime minister has met his legal requirements under the Benn Act. (See my earlier post.)The judge said he would continue with the case until it was clear that Downing Street has complied with the act in full – ie. to seek and, if offered, acce...

How the numbers add up on Brexit deal and possible amendments Could the Commons back PM’s deal, an all-UK customs union or a second referendum?Brexit latest: the day’s developmentsAs the longstanding political maxim goes, the first rule of being a party whip is knowing how to count. There will be a lot of totting-up of votes this week as MPs consider Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal and a series of possible amendments to it.There are 650 MPs in the Commons, but with the seven non-sitting Sinn Féin representatives, as well as the Speaker, John Bercow, and his two deputies not taking part in votes, the magic number for any victory is 320. Continue reading... Go to Source

Syria: estimated number of UK children trapped doubles to 60 Many of the stranded children are under five years old, figures compiled by UK charity suggest At least 60 British children – twice the number initially feared – are trapped in north-east Syria after fleeing areas held by Islamic State during the recent escalation in fighting, according to Save the Children.Figures compiled by the UK-based charity suggest many of the children are under five years old. All were born to British parents suspected of joining Isis. Continue reading... Go to Source

Meghan: I was warned British tabloids would destroy my life Royal speaks of struggling to cope with her new life in interview for ITV documentaryThe Duchess of Sussex has revealed she was warned before her marriage to Prince Harry that the British tabloids would “destroy” her life, as she spoke of struggling to cope with the reality of being part of the royal family.In an interview for the ITV documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey, she said the last year had been “hard” and that she had had “no idea” of what she would face. Continue reading... Go to Source

Labour seeks new alliance to kill off Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal Labour approaches Tory rebels and DUP in bid to force through amendments to PM’s dealWhat next for Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal?Boris Johnson’s hopes of winning a clear majority for his Brexit plan faced a new threat on Sunday night as Labour declared that it would seek the backing of rebel Tories and the DUP for amendments that would force him to drop the deal – or accept a softer Brexit.As both sides sought to gather parliamentary support after Saturday’s vote to force Johnson to seek a new delay to the UK’s departure from the European Union, Sir Keir Starmer, the shadow Brexit secretary, said Labour was prepared to talk to the prime minister’s former allies in the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) about forging a be...