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Presidents Donald Tusk
Locations Europa building
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Headquarters locationBrussels, Belgium
Founded2009
Type of businessInstitution of the European Union
Formation1961 (informally); 2009 (formally)
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The European Council is a collective body that defines the European Union's overall political direction and priorities. It comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.

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Apr 19,2023 1:20 pm

Boris Johnson , and the EU leaders hailed The Deal they have made, to take the UK Out of The Bloc on July 31. October in an "orderly" fashion.

The Prime Minister is now facing a battle to get the business through the Parliament on Saturday, with the DUP of the Opposition.

the DUP Deputy leader Nigel Dodds Mr Johnson accused of getting "too zealous far from a deal at any price".

the President of the European Council Donald does not exclude the Tusk, an extension of the Brexit period, when the members rejected it.

the President of the EU Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, said earlier: "We have a deal, so why should it be an extension. "

But his Brussels colleagues were more cautious, with Mr Tusk said he would "advise" the leaders of the EU member States on a possible extension, if one was requested, the the UK.

He said Boris Johnson , the acceptance of the customs controls at the port of entry in Northern Ireland , made by the DUP objects, a deal is possible.

Mr Johnson has repeatedly insisted that Britain leave the EU at 31. October, and he exhorted the members to "come together" and "get an excellent deal over The Line ".

He added: "Now is the moment for us to Brexit made and are then brought together in the work, the building of our future partnership, I think that can be incredibly beneficial both for the UK and for the EU "

The EU and UK negotiating teams worked around the clock on the legal text of The Deal , but it is the consent of the United Kingdom and the European parliaments still need to.

In a statement, the democratic Unionist Party , said the government relies on for support in crucial votes,: "These proposals are not, in our view, a positive effect on the economic well-being of Northern Ireland and to undermine the integrity of The Union . "

The Deputy DUP leader Nigel Dodds criticised Mr Johnson told Bbc News : "If he had kept his nerves and she found Out - he would, of course, have a better concessions, which kept the integrity of the economic and constitutional, UK. "

he said he expected a "massive vote" against Mr Johnson's offer on Saturday in The House of Commons and the DUP is expected to play "a decisive role" in the amendment to the legislation.

Can Boris Johnson wins the vote?

the gain of The post for votes in The House of Commons is 320 if not everyone turns up - seven Sinn Fein members sitting, and the speaker and three deputies do not have the right to vote.

There are currently 287 vote Conservatives. The Prime Minister must rebellion only among them.

Then, if the DUP is not his thing, he will need the support of the 23 former Conservative MP, currently independent. Most of them will probably support The Deal , but not all.

This is still not enough, though, so the clock will also need the support of Labour members and ex-Labour independents. In March, when MPs voted on Theresa May 's offer for the third time, five Labour supported members, as well as the two ex-Labour independents.

This Time , it is probably a bit higher than that, because several members have said they would back a deal.

All this the vote is still very close. And Yes, it is possible some members could do without, to, makes it even more difficult to predict the outcome.

What is the offer?

Most of The Deal is the same as The One agreed by Theresa May last Year - the most important amendments to the Northern Ireland proposal.

What has changed?

The DUP said the objections

In a statement, the Democratic unionists, Northern Ireland -the main East-West trade route would still be under EU customs regulations, "notwithstanding that Northern Ireland remains part of the UK customs area".

"All the goods a customs-check regime are subject to would, regardless of their final determination," added The Statement , and The Plan for a common EU - /UK-Committee would give the EU will be liberated to be a "veto" on the goods of, customs duties or not.

"That's not acceptable, within the inner borders of the United Kingdom ," the DUP said.

you expressed concerns Northern Ireland , the consumer faces higher costs and less choice, and Northern Ireland is also subject to different VAT rules in the rest of the UK would.

"Some progress" has been made on democratic consent for The Deal , it went on, but the idea that The Assembly vote on the new rules, which could be gained by a "simple majority" against the Good Friday agreement, which needs the support of both unionists and nationalists.

While Boris Johnson has a deal in Brussels, which he did not absolutely have a offer in Westminster may have.

The DUP is not prepared to the package, because it it does not give a right of veto over the new customs arrangement, it could threaten the fears of Northern Ireland , its position in the United Kingdom .

the Team, Johnson hopes that by presenting this as a choice between Mr Johnson deal and no deal, the DUP buckle.

But the DUP is not flashing light, and if it is, the signs are that Mr Johnson defeated could be on Saturday, when The Party could be on 10 votes decisive.

The triggering could be Benn, so a long delay, and could encourage some opposition MP to trigger a vote of no confidence, paving the way for General elections.

It is a gigantic rings on Saturday.

head of the Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn said The Deal sounded "worse" than The One negotiated by the PM's predecessor, Theresa May , and "should be rejected" from the MPs.

the deputies elected to the additional seats in the lower house on Saturday to discuss next steps.

" the Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said the government would hold a vote on the offer and was not "in contemplation of defeat".

But, he added, if The Plan does not get the support of deputies, which was The Alternative , leave without an offer.

EU chief negotiator, Michel Barnier , said he and Mr Juncker had told the PM that "he has faith in his ability, the majority that he needs in The House of Commons".

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage demanded to be the amount, rejected by Parliament, saying it would mean "we are Our Own laws in Our Own country".

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson said: "in The next few days the direction of Our Country for generations, and I Am to stop, more than ever, Leak Out determined. "

the deputies passed a law in September that requires that the PM is to request an extension to 19. October, when the Parliament is not agreed, a deal, or backed up to leave without a deal by that date.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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