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Ursula von der Leyen says Michel Barnier;s time as chief Brexit negotiator could be extended, provided there is an extension. IE not a no deal (or a deal).

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"Michel Barnier did an outstanding job. We willl need his expertise. I will discuss with him a prolongation but it is also very much depending on what kind of certainty we have on 1 November. "
VDL insists that all EU's no deal Brexit prep is ready for Nov 1.
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James Crisp
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Choatic scenes as Boris booed and Juncker mobbed by hacks after their Brexit working lunch in Luxembourg
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James Crisp
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Juncker and Johnson are having their powwow in Le Bouquet Garni. 18th C restaurant opposite ducal palace. Boris, who was greeted by a protest said nothing on way in.

Juncker on other hand
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Juncker said he never runs out of patience before saying he would pick up the bill.

"I have no choice" he joked.
About 20 protesters in total.
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James Crisp
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We believe there is too much rigidity. This rigidity is something that is being rarefied into the date of October 31.
The resolution says that if there is no deal departure, that will be entirely the responsibility of the United Kingdom and of course it is still bound by financial obligations, the need to respect the rights of citizens and the Good Friday Agreement.
Parliament will not give consent to any agreement that does not address these resolutions and contain them.
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Von der Leyen - if confirmed as new European Commission President - will not bring winds of change. A Merkel loyalist, true Christian Democrat, conservative europhile. She’s thought likely to try to promote more women though. As for #Brexit .. /1
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