> He can’t sue the EU for that as the first question in any court case would be “did you send that letter as PM of the UK?” and the answer is “yes.”
Possibly. And possibly the latest bill surviving the second reading could conceivably be construed by EU courts as “meaningful progress.”
If so then does an extension appear to be the predominant possibility?
And if so, what is the most likely extension period? And why so?
Not possibly. Actually. He cannot and will not deny the fact that he sent, as the PM, in the capacity of PM, an official government letter asking for an extension.
The “meaningful progress” is Boris agreeing to keeping the Irish border open. That was the only bone of contension.
“does an extension appear...” - yes and no, maybe.
As to a possible extension - anything is possible. Wait and watch