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6th Dec 2023

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EU ambassadors delay decision on Brexit extension

Ambassadors from the 27 EU member states shelved a decision on how long to extend the Brexit deadline after 31 October during their meeting on Friday. There was agreement on the need for an extension among ambassadors, but its length will be discussed early next week. British MPs are expected to vote on Monday on UK prime minister Boris Johnson's call for an election on 12 December.

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