The comments from Mr Tusk and Mr Juncker, combined with the respective stances of Mr Hunt and Mr Johnson, mean the two sides remain locked in a state of Brexit stalemate. ITV made the announcement following news that Michael Gove had been knocked out of the leadership race leaving Mr Johnson and Mr Hunt competing for votes from the Tory membership. Earlier, Mr Tusk said that while he had been 'cautiously optimistic' about making progress, he had become 'more cautious than optimistic'. The leaders discussed who should take over from Mr Tusk and Mr Juncker, amongst other roles. It was hoped a new European Council president, European Commission president, European Central Bank president and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy would be decided in the talks.

Source: Daily Mail June 21, 2019 11:35 UTC