Irish PM Varadkar demands Johnson present new Brexit plan next week or face no deal on October 31

Boris Johnson must provide a new backstop plan by the end of the week, Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has warned, adding evermore pressure onto the embattled Tory leader.

“If the UK does have meaningful proposals, we really need to see them in advance so they can be worked through and worked up in advance of the summit.”

Johnson said previously he is targeting the gathering next month in order to use it as an opportunity to strike a last-minute deal with the bloc.

Varadkar’s remarks could work in Johnson’s favour as the Tory Party conference ends on Wednesday next week.

This means he will have the chance to present his proposal to his colleagues and gather up enough support before meeting the EU.

Via The Daily Express