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Johnson could be forced to eat his words on refusal to ask EU for Brexit extension

BORIS JOHNSON could be forced to go back on his refusal to ask the EU for a Brexit extension if MPs do not agree to any withdrawal agreement by this weekend.

Previously, the Prime Minister said he would “rather die in a ditch” than ask the EU for more time.

But today Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay confirmed that Mr Johnson will write a letter asking for an Article 50 extension if his deal is not approved in Parliament on Saturday.

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