EU would agree to Brexit delay, says German minister
(The Guardian Germany)

Merkel ally Peter Altmaier says `it goes without saying´ Brexit extension would be grantedLatest Brexit news - live updatesGermany´s economic affairs minister has wholeheartedly backed the option of a Brexit extension beyond 31 October, as the European parliament pulled plans to hold a vote on Boris Johnson´s deal this week.Peter Altmaier, a key ally of the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, said he believed a technical extension would be offered to allow extra time for legislation to pass or a longer period to accommodate a general election or second referendum. Related: What next for Boris Johnson`s Brexit deal? Continue reading...