aha.
http://freerepublic.com/focus/news/3787589/posts?page=13#13
you only mentioned “illegitimate” in response #13, not “illegal.” In any case, I totally missed it (probably skimming way too fast in an attempt to keep up with all of the news and discussion).
labour appears to be using the term differently, which might then result in some confusion or at least draw attention to the need for some clarification of usage of the term. maybe.
In either case, Boris has played a Billy Bunter peevish trick to his local audience.
The letter was addressed to Tusk who would send it back with “you forgot to sign it.” and then Boris would be compelled under the Benn Act to sign it.
Boris may be delaying to get his deal signed by parliament.
Either way, the leaders who are from the countries who would be most harmed - Ireland and France are the ones who will push the move. Ireland has been setting EU policy on Brexit since 2017 - it’s key concern is the frictionless border. France wants the UK out. Merkel is slowly getting to Macron’s position, but still the EU position will be decided by Varadkar