Speaking alongside Mr Varadkar, Mr Tusk said “the facts are unavoidable” and that while he “wishes” a referendum re-run were possible, the lack of a majority in favour of such a move in Britain “rules out the option of a second vote”. He further confirmed “the EU27 is not making a new offer” to London under any circumstances, and insisted the EU “will not gamble” with the Northern Ireland peace deal no matter what demands Britain makes. And in a move that sparked a furious reaction from DUP and other MPs last night, Mr Tusk went further, leaving the blame for the Brexit crisis at Brexiteer politicians’ feet. Ms May will travel to Brussels today for private talks with Mr Juncker and Mr Tusk, before travelling to Dublin tomorrow for a meeting with Mr Varadkar. Asked how the EU would support Ireland in a no-deal scenario, Mr Juncker avoided giving details.

Source: Irish Examiner February 07, 2019 06:00 UTC