Boris Johnson news - live: PM suffers fresh Brexit humiliation as EU systematically rubbishes plan, amid bizarre scheme to defy Queen
Mr Johnson and his advisers are reportedly ready to tell
the Queen she cannot sack him, even if he loses a no-confidence vote in the Commons later this month – a plan ridiculed by lawyers and historians.
The Court of Session has delayed a decision on whether to order Mr Johnson to ask for a Brexit extension – or have an official sign the extension letter if he refuses to do so – until 21 October. Campaigners said it left a “Sword of Damocles” over the PM’s head if he attempts to defy the
Benn Act.