UK insists 'no delay'
Glad they are reading this corner: the Foreign Office have just rung to say Number 10 wanted to point out that British ratification will not be delayed, it's just that the court ruling will be out before the process is complete. Evidently even after the Queen signs it off the instruments of ratification have to be deposited in Rome. It's something I might read up on on a quiet day, but not today. Anyway despite my initial excitement a slap from a judge, mildly embarrassing, but no big deal.
I’m Mark Mardell, the 91Èȱ¬'s North America editor. These are my reflections on American politics, some thoughts on being a Brit living in the USA, and who knows what else? My 
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