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A Scottish judge has dismissed a move to force Boris Johnson to comply with a law aimed at avoiding a no-deal Brexit.
Campaigners had wanted to ensure that the prime minister would write to the EU to request an extension if no deal is in place by 19 October.
They argued that statements made by the government showed that it could not be trusted.
But Lord Pentland said there "can be no doubt" that the prime minister had agreed to abide by the law.
As a result, he said there was no need for "coercive orders" against the UK government or against the prime minister.
One of the petitioners, Jo Maugham QC, said the decision would be appealed.
He said the ruling has left Mr Johnson with "wriggle room".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...itics-49959167
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I must admit to being a little surprised at the ruling.