Guy Verhofstadt and Donald Tusk represent a political elite out of touch with the people they claim to represent.' The PM's spokesman also swiped at Mr Tusk, saying: 'I think it's a question for Donald Tusk as to why he considers the use of that language to be helpful.' However, MPs voted against the deal on the table, with hard line Brexiteers calling for the abolition of the backstop plan. Mr Tusk and Mr Varadkar met in Brussels to firm up the EU line before Mrs May arrives in town just 50 days before exit day. MPs admit Brexit 'Plan C' could see divorce bill rise to £50billion MPs backing a Brexit 'Plan C' have conceded it could push the divorce bill up to £50billion.

Source: Daily Mail February 06, 2019 21:43 UTC