The Prime Minister said it was now up to the European Union – which has so far given a frosty reception to his proposal to replace the Irish backstop – to “cheerily” wave the UK “off with a mutually agreeable deal”.

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But the bullish comments came as the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator warned the UK it would be to blame for a no-deal outcome – and amid reports ministers are already planning an “aggressive” approach towards Brussels if Mr Johnson is forced to delay Britain’s EU exit. (NAN)

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