Brexit headlines centred around a Brexit extension/general election

Ross J Burland FXStreet

Following the Wall Street close, we have had a series of Brexit headlines streaming through from various media outlets, including the following headlines.

Brexit headlines:

EU insists no extension without new referendum or election – Telegraph
Labour will grant UK PM Johnson general election on November 26 if Brexit isn’t delivered by Halloween – Sun
UK PM Johnson’s leading adviser on parliament Nikki Da Costa quits – Sun

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Ross J Burland

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Ross J Burland, born in England, UK, is a sportsman at heart. He played Rugby and Judo for his county, Kent and the South East of England Rugby team.

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