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It comes as an annoyance to an event that is scheduled to take place on Monday, as it is scheduled for Monday. Meanwhile, the EU's chief negotiator Mr Barnier updated European ministers on the progress of Brexit negotiations, informing them on Monday no deal has yet been struck. Earlier, Boris Johnson attacked Mrs May's plans for leaving the EU as "a recipe for continued strife", accusing her of being "the brink of total surrender" to Brussels.
Mr Barnier almost ready to final table Brexit text to Mrs May as talks (Image: Getty)
Arch-Brexiteer Mr Johnson's attack on the Prime Minister Jo Johnson – A Remainer – quit as transport minister.
He claimed the Prime Minister 's Brexit proposals are "a failure of British statecraft on a scale unseen since the Suez crisis".
Home Secretary Sajid Javid, Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson and Chancellor Philip Hammond are also reported to have raised concerns about May 's Checkers' plan.
In Brussels, Mr Barnier addressed EU27 ministers to a general affairs council meeting, with a statement confirming the Irish border remains a major stumbling block.
Michel Barnier (right) reportedly told EU ministers on Monday final Brexit text is close (Image: Getty)
4:36 pm update: "No one would escape free" from Brexit, warns German finance minister
Brexit will impact every country in Europe with the most consequences, a German finance minister has warned.
Olaf Scholz said Brexit would cause "broad economic upheaval" for the whole continent and no one would "escape free".
Speaking in Berlin, Mr Scholz said EU leaders are working towards an agreement, amid speculation on the announcement of a deal is imminent.
He said: "A hard Brexit would cause wide economic upheaval, above all of the United Kingdom but no one would escape free.
"Most European countries could have consequences and for Britain that would definitely be the worst option.
"We are doing everything to achieve an agreement.
"We look that as right and necessary."
Olaf Scholz has issued a quote for Brexit (Image: GETTY)
3:28 pm update: May's deal is the worst of all worlds
Former education minister Justine Greening has criticized Theresa May's Brexit strategy and said she did not think the Prime Minister could pass her plan through Parliament.
She told BBC radio: "I think it's the worst of all worlds", adding Remainers wanted and not what Brexiteers had voted for.
The comments have been raised to the possibility of a so-called No Deal option being triggered as negotiators enter a critical 48-hour period to get a deal done.
It is thought that it will be possible to prepare for the future of the future. to meet the March 29 deadline.
Justine Greening said the Prime Minister's plans are the "worst of all worlds" (Image: GETTY)
2.52pm update: ON THE BRINK: Barnier revealed Brexit text "largely defined"
Michel Barnier pointed to EU ministers that the text was final Brexit deal could be presented to Theresa May's Cabinet on Tuesday.
The EU's chief negotiator told EU27 ministers "the parameters of a possible agreement are very much defined ", according to the Financial Times.
Mr Barnier's comments, made with talks with EU ministers, would have some hope for the future.
According to the Financial Times, Mr Barnier said: "On the basis of our common efforts, the parameters of a possible agreement are very much defined.
"On the British side, the cabinet will meet tomorrow [Tuesday] to examine these parameters. We are at an extremely sensitive moment. The smallest public how from my side could be exploited by those who want the negotiation to fail. "
A diplomat at the meeting said: "We all know that this is it."
Brexiteers should support Northern Ireland backstop plan, says ex-EU negotiator (Image: Getty)
2.34pm update: Brexiteers should back NI border backstop to AVOID united Ireland, expert believes
To form EU trade negotiator has urged Brexiteers to support a "Northern Ireland-specific backstop" to avoid a hard border possibly leading to a united Ireland.
Paul McGrade, who previously worked at the Foreign Office, believes that Brexit is the "biggest threat" to the future of the Union.
And with Northern Ireland's Catholic nationalist community growing up, he said.
Mr McGrade said: "Brexiteers should accept a Northern Ireland-specific backstop.
"Brexiteers can, with good conscience, support to Northern Ireland-specific backstop to the best way to preserve the Union."
Ireland, he said, has a backstop to avoid it.
Gordon Brown calls for Brexit Royal Commission (Image: Getty)
2.12pm update: Brown backs Royal commission to bridge Brexit divisions
Gordon Brown wants a royal commission to heal divisions in Britain caused by Brexit.
There had been a "breakdown of trust" among voters, the former Prime Minister said, as he called for a second referendum.
"Allegations of betrayal" from politicians had created "a poisonous and toxic atmosphere", he believed.
Mr Brown said: "Our challenge is to reunite a divided country. Our challenge is to see if there's a way to end the deadlock. "
He added: "I will always say that I think there will be a second referendum.
"But I also believe we have a better way of hearing and hearing the voices of people."
The commission would be "in charge of hearing the voices of the British people," he said.
A series of hearings and consultative exercises would address questions about migration, sovereignty and Britain's long-term economic future.
Downing Street Mrs May confirms faces "substantial issues" to resolve EU deadlock (Image: Getty)
1.32pm update: Number 10 admits "SUBSTANTIAL" problems remain
EU and UK negotiators failed to break the deadlock over how to avoid a hard Northern Ireland border, potentially scuppering chances of a European summit at the end of the month to sign off on a deal.
Talks between British and EU teams which started on Sunday, but failed to secure an agreement.
Downing Street confirmed there were "substantial issues still to be overcome" over the backstop plan to avoid a hard border.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "We have made good progress in the negotiations in relation to the withdrawal agreement but there are substantial issues still to be overcome in relation to the Northern Irish backstop."
Without a breakthrough by the end of Wednesday there can be no European summit for a draft deal at the end of November.
Jo Johnson accuses government of "deceit" over planned Brexit publicity campaign (Image: getty)
12.30pm update: Jo Johnson takes aim at May's Brexit "DECEIT"
Jo Johnson has revealed himself to the Secretary-General's Office, which he has branded a "calculated deceit".
Leaked notes by BBC last week made plans to launch a Brexit charm offensive later this month.
It was suggested that the deal would be better than a bargain by Mrs May with a no-deal scenario rather than Britain's existing situation as an EU member.
But Mr Johnson, a Remain backer, said the move would have been "deceit" and reiterated calls for a second referendum.
In his first interview since quitting on Friday, he told the Evening Standard: "I challenge the Government to come clean on the cost of Brexit.
"The reason they can not look us in the eye, it's because they know it will be worse off and less control. It's a gross abuse of civil service impartiality. "
Mr Johnson added: "It's clear that we are seeing a deepening crisis." The options for a smooth and uncomplicated response to the issue of public health include the following: "
Pedro Sánchez wants Britain to vote again on Brexit (Image: Getty)
11.52am update: Spanish prime minister wants second Brexit referendum
Pedro Sánchez has asked for a second referendum on Brexit.
Spain's PSOE socialist Prime Minister said he would be back again. So, Britain could "come back to the EU."
Mr Sanchez said: "If I was Theresa May, I would call a second referendum – no doubt.
"It's true that we're on the verge of signing a transition deal. But I would like to see the British government calling a second referendum.
"I do not mean now, but in the future, so it can come back to the EU. In another way, but back into the EU. "
Keir Starmer backs option of a second Brexit referendum (Image: Getty)
11.34am update: Keir Starmer claims Brexit can be HALTED
Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer believes Brexit can still be stopped and said a second referendum should be on the negotiating table.
Mr Starmer's view with Jeremy Corbyn, who dismissed the idea last week.
In an interview with a German newspaper, the Labor leader said that the only points left to be decided were what type of Brexit would be delivered.
Mr Starmer told Sky News: "Brexit can be stopped – but the question is what are we going to face the next few weeks and months."
A second referendum was "a very strong policy position", said Mr Starmer, who said that the final deal could not be accepted.
Mrs May could put forward her final Brexit strategy at Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Nathalie Louisea (right) has warned Theresa May the (Image: Getty)
11.14am update: It's YOUR move, Britain
France's EU affairs minister has told Britain they need to make the next move to the Brexit deadlock.
Nathalie Louisea believes the success of Brexit Negotiations on the UK, and the Mrs May needs to give grounds on the Northern Ireland backstop.
Ms Loiseau said: "The ball is in the British court, it is a question of a British political decision.
"I have no crystal ball unfortunately we are determined, we are committed to a good deal.
A temporary customs union would be allowed to be accepted when it was not acceptable to the EU, she said.
Ms Louseau added: "If you have any sort of temporary arrangement, this needs to be a bilateral decision of the EU27 and the UK at the same time. . "
Michel Barnier tells us about Brexit deal yet (Image: Getty)
10.30am update: EU statement confirms no deal "yet"
Michel Barnier has informed the EU27 that no deal has been achieved with the UK over Brexit.
The Northern Ireland border remains the biggest obstacle to overcoming the deadlock.
An EU statement released on Monday said: "Michel Barnier explained that intense negotiating efforts continue, but an agreement has not been reached yet.
"Some key issues remain under discussion, in particular a solution to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland."
Gernot Blümel, Austrian Federal Minister for the EU, Art, Culture and Media, said, "In these final stages of bargaining, the authorities have shown us today that we are determined to keep the unity of the EU 27.
"We have reconfirmed our trust in the negotiator. And we support his efforts to continue working towards a deal. "
Ministers confirmed that this work is continuing at all levels to prepare for "every possible scenario".
Rees-Mogg backs Johnson's call for Cabinet to challenge May's Brexit proposals (Image: Getty)
10.18am update: Jacob Rees-Mogg supports Boris Johnson's Cabinet REBELLION call
Jacob Rees-Mogg has backed fellow Brexiteer Boris Johnson's call for a Cabinet Brexit mutiny, which came after Jo Jonhson resigned as Transportation Secretary
The chairman of the European Research Group (ERG) told LBC radio that Mr Johnson's request was "absolutely spot on".
Mr Rees-Mogg told listeners a rebellion would just be cabinet asserting its authority.
The ERG, which contains around 50 Conservative MPs, is pushing for a harder Brexit.
EU Court of Justice would analyze UK application of bloc's subsidies' rules (Image: Getty)
10.00am update: EU would TIE UK to Brussels environmental targets after backstop
The EU risks outrage Brexiteers by imposing tough policing of any backstop.
According to the Financial Times, the EU would monitor how the UK adopted environmental targets that tie member states to drawing 32 percent of their energy from renewable sources.
Brussels also wants the European Court of Justice to monitor the UK's application of EU rules on state companies.
The UK could remain within the borders of the United Kingdom.
But the DUP and Brexiteers have expressed dismay at the proposals, with the Financial Times revelations likely to anger those in the camp who do not want the UK tied to EU rules.
Michel Barnier meets EU27 for last-ditch Brexit talks (Image: Getty)
9.30am update: Barnier meets EU27 as he talks with Brussels reach FINAL COUNTDOWN
Mr Barnier returns to Brussels today to the EU27 foreign affairs ministers on Brexit progress this morning.
British negotiators by Sabine Weyand will also mount last-ditch talks on Monday.
It comes from growing up in Brussels.
Belgian foreign minister Didier Reynders is one of the most influential people in the world.
Mr Reynders said: "I was in London some days ago and we tried to convince them to move to the customs union.
"But till now we are waiting for new news from London, and I'm hoping that will be with Michel Barnier.
"We have time but not so much. For this month it's very difficult to make real progress before Christmas I'm hoping for it will be possible. "
Theresa May cancels emergency cabinet meeting (Image: Getty)
9.12am update: Theresa May ABANDONS plans for EMERGENCY Cabinet meeting
Theresa May's diary has been derailed after she was forced to abandon her plans for an emergency meeting to approve a deal, following a fresh wave of opposition in her cabinet and in Brussels.
Mrs May was scheduled to hold an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday.
Government services were ordered to "Clear their diaries" for a meeting to "approve the deal" meeting on Friday, which was then put back to Monday
But the Prime Minister has been forced to resign from the United Kingdom to the United Kingdom.
Resistance to Mrs May from critics at home and abroad over the so-called customs backstop and fishing rights means a new deal may not be ready by Tuesday.
Sajid Javid among the Cabinet members who reportedly have doubts over May's Brexit plans (Image: Getty)
8.48am update: Will MORE Cabinet members resign over May's Brexit plans?
Mrs May face of the United States at the end of the month.
There are fears more resignations could follow this week after Jo Johnson transport minister last week.
Several cabinet ministers questioned about May's checkers plans from the start, the BBC has reported.
The Prime Minister's plans were "worrying", "disappointing" and "concerning", the ministers said,
Home Secretary Sajid Javid – a Remainer – is said to be about those who are concerned about trade arrangements in the plan.
A common rule book with the EU would be "very worrying", he is claimed to have said.
8.35am update: Johnson SAVAGES May in latest Brexit broadside
Mr Johnson has penned another scathing criticism of Theresa May's Brexit plans.
The former Foreign Secretary, who left her Cabinet after May May unveiled her Checkers Plans, accused Mrs May of forcing Britain to accept the status of a "colony" in EU negotiations.
Writing in the Daily Telegraph, he called to train colleagues to walk out, but feared it would make little impact.
Mr Johnson said: "The awful truth is that even if the cabinet mutinies – they should – it will make little difference.
"Even if we agree with the EU that the UK must have a unilateral break clause, it is irrelevant: Because the program and ambition of the Government is to remain in captivity, to stay in our cell, even if we are given the theoretical key to escape. "
"We are on the verge of signing up for something even worse than the current constitutional position. These are terms that might be enforced on a colony.
"This Government seems to be on the verge of total surrender."
