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I’m afraid we are bringing today’s Brexit excitement to an end. Thanks for following developments with us. We really appreciate your comments.

These are the must-reads about Wednesday’s Brexit news:

Heather Stewart, Daniel Boffey and Jennifer Rankin report that Theresa May has hinted that the UK could extend the Brexit transition period to allow more time for trade talks, but dismayed leaders at a crunch Brussels summit by failing to offer any new ideas to break the impasse over the Irish border.

Theresa May signals willingness to extend transition period Read more

Rajeev Syal and Heather Stewart report that the Brexit withdrawal agreement must either be accepted or rejected by MPs and should not automatically be subjected to amendments, according to a letter and a memorandum released by the government.

Amendments on Brexit deal should be restricted – government Read more

Kim Willsher, Jon Henley and Kate Connolly write that Germany and France are starting to step up their preparations for a no-deal Brexit even though both publicly insist an agreement with the UK over the terms of its departure from the EU can still be achieved.

Germany and France start to draw up no-deal Brexit contingency plans Read more

Have a peaceful evening.