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Brexit: PM sends letter to Brussels seeking further delay
Boris Johnson has sent a request to the EU for a delay to Brexit - but without his signature.
The request was accompanied by a second letter, signed by Mr Johnson, which says he believes that a delay would be a mistake.
- BBC
The PM was required by law to ask the EU for an extension to the 31 October deadline after losing a Commons vote.
EU Council President Donald Tusk tweeted that he had received the extension request.
He added he would now consult EU leaders “on how to react”.
Hours after losing a…