But opposition refuses to call no-confidence vote unless threat of no-deal crash-out is 'off the table'; EU set to accept Parliament's request for 3-month deadline extension
British PM says he will 'pause' efforts as MPs give preliminary approval for his EU divorce deal -- but reject timetable to push it through parliament this week
Officials skeptical text will be ready in time for key European summit later this week, with gaps remaining on issues of customs along with Irish border with Northern Ireland
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