Mr. Johnson, who had said he would rather “die in a ditch” than request an extension, complied. A senior EU official said Sunday it was “very unlikely” a decision would be made before U.K. lawmakers vote, one way to keep the pressure on U.K. lawmakers. Mr. Johnson said in his letter to Mr. Tusk that he would attend such a summit to update counterparts on Britain’s progress with the ratification process. Mr. Johnson is expected to bring back his withdrawal deal for another vote Monday or Tuesday. A number of ex-Conservatives who quit or were expelled from the party for defying Mr. Johnson in past votes, also rowed in behind the deal.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 20, 2019 12:45 UTC