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It is also understood the PM has sent European Council President Donald Tusk a second letter stating he personally is not asking for an extension.
Was this the high water mark for opponents to the prime minister's deal?
PM compelled to ask Brussels for three month extension of EU membership but he insists: “I will not negotiate a delay”.
Senior government figures are counselling caution after Tuesday's Brussels excitement, but the first deadline looms.
A quick guide to what is set to happen this week.
Leo Varadkar said “big gaps” remained between the two sides.
Downing Street warns Brussels it would be an “historic misunderstanding” to believe the Benn Act could prevent a no-deal Brexit.
PM to use Tory conference speech to issue ultimatum. If Brussels fails to immediately engage, he will head straight for no-deal.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly told Tory members he would 'never' ask Brussels for an extension to the Brexit deadline.
Prime minister says UK’s Brexit negotiators will sit down with Brussels counterparts twice a week.