Why don’t the 300 or so MP’s who are trying to FORCE the PM to sign a letter against his will send the EU the letter with THEIR signature on it?
"While it is open to the European Council to accede to the request mandated by Parliament"
This is proof of his childish games. he's basically said "I was mandated to send this letter asking for an extension and you are free to agree to my request".
And then you need to look at the letter by Sir Tim Barrow
"Attached is a letter sent as required...
In terms of the next steps, Her Majesty's Government will introduce the necessary legislation next week in order to proceed with ratification of the Withdrawal agreement"
And the letter says "We, the British government are officially sending you an official letter. We're going to agree to the Withdrawal agreement (the Boris deal) next week, don't worry"
A lot of theatre to play to the home audience "oh I did but didn't send the extension request"