France is emphasising (again) that question of duration, terms of the Benn act, can not be separated from purpose or justification
Tusk leaves soon and will replaced by Michel who agrees with Macron
No deal is firmly back on the table - if not next week then in the new year
France can live with Jan 31 2020 but only if there is ratification or elections not if the Westminster deadlock continues status quo ante
Macron will not support Remain via extension tactic of Tusk and Merkel, he can set terms now or later because he has veto & is waving it
EU regret at tactical alliances with Benn and other Labour retainers has been building
thetimes.co.uk/article/eu-off…
The principle of "credible purpose" for an extension was established earlier in the year
Problem of the Benn act for France is not duration but because it is automatic, without purpose Remain by extension
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