“Yes” says Attorney General when asked by @NickBoles if he and the Government will comply with Benn Act (to write extension to January letter to EU, if Commons hasn’t passed a deal, or passed No Deal).
Tho, technically he wasn’t asked if PM would comply. Might be ways to enact letter without PM himself formally asking - Cabinet Secretary, perhaps.
At last extension then PM wrote asking for Jun 30 but Ukrep’s Tim Barrow signed letter formally agreeing new Brexit date with EU27
At last extension then PM wrote asking for Jun 30 but Ukrep’s Tim Barrow signed letter formally agreeing new Brexit date with EU27
AG Cox re Benn Act: “There’s no question of this Govt not obeying the law - there is a question as to precisely what obligations the law might require of the Government - once ascertained with clarity ..the Govt will obey them”
Cox also confirms that of the EU referendum “It was not binding upon this Parliament ..as a matter of law” but it was morally... something similar was also stated again by the Supreme Court day: 
