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Johnson's vow to obey Brexit extension law is enough, Scottish court rules; claimants plan appeal

By Matthew Holehouse ( October 7, 2019, 13:41 GMT | Insight) -- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson doesn’t need a court order compelling him to extend the Brexit process because he has promised to obey the relevant law, a Scottish court has determined. A judge said there was "no doubt" the prime minister intends to send a letter to Brussels asking for an extension, but warned it would be "destructive" if he were to renege on his assurances to the court. The claimants say they will appeal the ruling.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson doesn’t need a court order compelling him to extend the Brexit process because he has promised to obey the relevant law, a Scottish court has determined....

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