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EU rejects UK's request for talks as Johnson insists on no delay in Brexit
The European Commission said that Johnson's new Brexit proposals do not provide any basis for finalising a separation agreement, according to Sky News
 "EU rejects UK's request for talks as Johnson insists on no delay in Brexit")
Boris Johnson's brother quits govt, reflecting UK's divisions over Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday suffered yet another Brexit blow, this time closer to home, as his younger brother Jo Johnson quit as a minister in his Cabinet and also resigned as a parliamentarian of the Conservative Party. In a move reflective of just how deeply divided the UK remains over its membership of the European Union (EU), the business minister and member of parliament from Orpington said that he had been forced to take the step after being torn between family loyalty and national interest. The anti-Brexiteer, who is seen as an India-friendly politician in the UK having also lived there in his previous role as a journalist for The Financial Times', said he felt the tensions were unresolvable. In recent weeks I've been torn between family loyalty and the national interest - it's an unresolvable tension & time for others to take on my roles as MP & Minister, he said in a Twitter statement, which concluded with over and out. It's been an honour to ...
 "Boris Johnson's brother quits govt, reflecting UK's divisions over Brexit")
Lawmakers preparing possible legal action against Johnson to delay Brexit
Corbyn said Labour was not as a party taking legal action but was aware of lawmakers' manoeuvres on the matter
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Karti Chidambaram pens letter to father on birthday; takes dig at BJP govt
Karti criticised the government and its ministers, citing various recent events
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UK PM Johnson adamant on Brexit deadline, despite unsigned delay request
The government will bring forward this week the domestic legislation needed to implement the divorce deal, with a first vote as soon as Tuesday
Brexit's tangled webs: A protection from no-deal exit, but little else
Saturday's vote stipulated that British Parliament would withhold approval to the PM's deal until the Bill for implementing Brexit had been passed
 "Brexit's tangled webs: A protection from no-deal exit, but little else")
Best of BS Opinion: Britain's Brexit blues, breaking pledged shares habit
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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Brexit vote postponed: Investors face some more days of uncertainty
The UK has until October 31 to accept the latest Johnson deal
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Brexit will happen on Oct 31 despite PM's unsigned delay request, UK says
The Brexit maelstrom has spun wildly in the past week between the possibility of an orderly exit on Oct. 31 with a deal that Johnson struck
 "Brexit will happen on Oct 31 despite PM's unsigned delay request, UK says")
Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter to EU asking for Brexit delay
A government source said Johnson sent a total of three letters to Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council
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Boris Johnson's Brexit plans again thrown into chaos as MPs force delay
New vote likely next week; EU will grant extension if UK PM sends letter
Brexit: Thousands gather in London to demand a new referendum
Many protesters carried placards, some comparing Brexit to the election of US President Donald Trump
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MPs vote to delay Brexit deal decision, Johnson bent on Oct 31 deadline
Lawmakers voted 322 to 306 in favor of an amendment by former Tory minister Oliver Letwin, which forces Johnson to request an extension whatever the outcome of Saturday's proceedings
Brexit in balance as UK MPs hold knife-edge vote on Johnson's revised deal
The debate coincides with a mass demonstration to parliament demanding a second referendum, with an option to reverse Brexit
 "Brexit in balance as UK MPs hold knife-edge vote on Johnson's revised deal")
Brexit on a knife edge as Boris Johnson stakes all on 'Super Saturday' vote
In one of 3-year Brexit drama, Johnson confounded his opponents on Thursday by clinching a new deal with the EU, even though the bloc had promised it would never reopen a treaty it agreed last year
 "Brexit on a knife edge as Boris Johnson stakes all on 'Super Saturday' vote")
What Boris Johnson's new Brexit deal means for Northern Ireland
The latest agreement promises no Customs checks on island of Ireland
'Super Saturday' Brexit showdown in parliament looms for PM Johnson
In an extraordinary Saturday sitting, the first since 1982, parliament will vote on approving Johnson's deal. Britain is due to leave the EU on Oct 31
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UK PM Boris Johnson says almost there on a Brexit deal: Lawmakers
Johnson, according to a source at the meeting of the 1922 Committee of Conservatives, made a short bouncy speech which was very well received
 "UK PM Boris Johnson says almost there on a Brexit deal: Lawmakers")
Johnson's Brexit hangs with a thread as European Union seeks more time
With 17 days before the UK is due to leave the EU, Johnson repeatedly pledged to "get Brexit done," as he spoke in Parliament on Monday
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Boris Johnson will 'do all sorts of things' to fight Brexit delay: Report
Johnson promises to take Britain out of the European Union by the twice-delayed October 31 deadline.
