UK sends letters to EU for, and against, Brexit extension
By DW
26 October 2019 |
7:00 am
Johnson sent a trio of letters to the EU: One unsigned requesting a Brexit extension, a copy of the law requiring him to request the extension and one arguing against an extension. The EU will now consider his request.
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