Boris Johnson news: Poll shows no-deal Brexit support plunging, as PM sets up looming battle over Arcuri inquiry deadline

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Jennifer Arcuri refuses to deny she slept with Boris Johnson

Jennifer Arcuri discussed her relationship with Boris Johnson on Good Morning Britain, refusing to deny she had an affair with him while he was London mayor, but insisting he “never ever gave me any favouritism”.

The Court of Session rejected a request for Mr Johnson be ordered to ask for a Brexit extension if he fails to get a deal, since the Scottish court accepted the government’s assurances it will abide by the Benn Act.

A new BMG Research poll for The Independent showed falling support for a no-deal Brexit, with only one-third of voters backing the idea of Mr Johnson crashing the UK out of the EU on 31 October if he cannot reach an agreement.

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Key Points

• Arcuri denies 'favouritism' and says she feels betrayed by Johnson
• PM refuses to answer questions about Arcuri as inquiry deadline looms
• Only one-third of voters back no-deal Brexit, poll finds
• Campaigners lose court bid to force PM to ask for extension
• Government's diplomatic offensive in EU capitals fails

[7 October 2019 21:00 · Peter Stubley]

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