Brexit: Johnson holds PMQs after meeting Corbyn to discuss timetable for bill – live news
Prime minister will have to decide whether to carry through with call for election if EU offers lengthy extension
- MPs reject Boris Johnson’s attempt to fast-track Brexit deal
- Labour to back general election once EU approves delay
- What happened last night and what comes next?
Here’s our story on that meeting between the prime minister and Jeremy Corbyn.
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Some more details are emerging about the meeting held between Corbyn and Boris Johnson this morning.
Govt sources confirm
“PM met Corbyn this morning in his office in the HoC labour to discuss whether labour would back a timetable that allows us to actually get Brexit done rather than yet more delay.”
Tory source adds: Corbyn made clear he has no policy except more delays and to spend 2020 having referendums.
So talks broke down pretty quickly then.
Fascinating detail from meeting, from one of those present. Govt side predicted Macron would veto EU extension. Labour ppl present couldn’t hide their incredulity at the idea.
(Like many, they believe Macron will not defy Varadkar let alone Merkel on 3 month extension)
On this basis we have to assume a general election is coming soon pic.twitter.com/ivGAeyJDwo