However, Mr Barnier reportedly told ministers at a private meeting that time is short and the blueprint is not yet ready. If there is no Brexit deal by this date Remainer legislation obliges the PM to beg the EU for an extension to avoid No Deal. Monday: Jeremy Corbyn has said that he will let Mr Johnson trigger an election after an extension has been secured. Mr Johnson told Mr Macron that UK officials would 'continue to work hard' on securing a Brexit deal, the spokesman said. With the Benn Act rendered null and void if Mr Johnson gets a deal through Parliament by this Saturday they fear an accidental No Deal Brexit could happen.

Source: Daily Mail October 15, 2019 06:29 UTC