How can Boris Johnson pass a deal without the support of the DUP? The answer could lie in comments this afternoon made by Jean-Claude Juncker. The EU Commission president appeared to rule out an extension being offered to the UK if no deal is agreed. Speaking to the BBC, Juncker said there ‘must be no prolongation – it has to happen now’. He made similar comments to Sky News – suggesting that Boris Johnson’s deal was the only option they would be putting forward:
Sky News: Will you rule out an extension?
Juncker: If we have a deal. We have a deal. There is no need for a prolongation. That’s not only the British view it is my view as well
As James revealed earlier today, No. 10’s hope has been that the EU simply refuse to offer an extension.
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