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G7 backlash: Brexiteers blast at Tusk – 'Boris should be all too happy to be Mr No Deal'


Leavers hit back at Mr Tusk’s remarks that the new Prime Minister would not like to be remembered as the leader who pulled the UK out of Europe without an agreement. But Brexit pressure group, Leave.EU hit back at the remarks, adding the new leader should be happy to have the tagline. 

They also remarked how the Conservative Party have soared in the polls since Mr Johnson adopted a hardline stance to Europe, topping national Westminster predictions over the Labour party and the Liberal Democrats. 

They posted in a tweet: “Boris should be all too happy to go down in history as ‘Mr no deal’, the leader who won the Tories their majority back after the party faced extinction under Remainer May. 

“Beware! Tusk wants to hear ‘operational, realistic and acceptable’ ideas. 

“Don’t fudge this up, Boris.”

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Boris Johnson should be happy to be known as Mr no deal, say Brexiteers (Image: PA)

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Donald Tusk made the comments ahead of this weekend’s G7 meeting (Image: Getty)

Leavers backed up the statement, with one user remarking the new Prime Minister should wear the title as a badge of honour. 

Another user hit back at the European Commission President, adding: “(Boris) will go down in history as the man who finally got us out of the EU. 

“Worst case of sour grapes I have ever seen, Mr Tusk.”

Former MEP Roger Helmer also waded into the argument, tweeting: “Memo to Donald Tusk: You may be right that Boris Johnson wouldn’t choose to go down in history as ‘Mr no deal’. But he sure as hell plans to go down in history as Mr. Brexit.”

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Mr Tusk claimed Boris Johnson didn’t want to be remembered as the leader who pulled Britain out without a deal (Image: Reuters)

In his statement, Mr Tusk added the EU were willing to listen to Mr Johnson’s ideas on Brexit as long as they were realistic. 

The remarks come as Mr Johnson desperately attempts to secure a renegotiated deal before the UK leaves the EU on October 31. 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said a new deal could be struck before the deadline, but only if the UK comes up with a solution to the controversial backstop. 

But French leader Emmanuel Macron has been more hesitant, claiming a renegotiated agreement would not be too different to the one already cooked up by former Prime Minister Theresa May. 

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The Prime Minister met with Emmanuel Macron to discuss Brexit (Image: Getty)

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Angela Merkel has told Britain must find a solution to the backstop (Image: Getty)

Despite no new deal being arranged, UK chiefs have committed to controlling laws and borders after the Halloween deadline. 

Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay signed the order of commencement to repeal the Europen Communities Act of 1972. 

The revokement means the UK will take control of its laws once the deadline has passed, with one minister branding the document as a ‘do-or-die’ pledge to leave.

The Home Office also confirmed freedom of movement in its current format will end after the deadline, with a new system focusing on an individual’s skills.

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Leaders are meeting in France for the G7 (Image: Express.co.uk)

The new Prime Minister also referenced his intention to look into an Australian style points system in his opening address to Parliament.

The Prime Minister has previously said securing a deal would be his preference over crashing out without an agreement, but the UK must prepare for all eventualities. 

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, has been tasked with gearing the UK for a no deal exit to avoid chaos at the borders. 

 

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Brexiteers hit out at Mr Tusk’s comments (Image: Getty)

Last week, a leaked government report warned of port delays and food shortages, with up to 85 percent of lorries not ready for increased customs checks.

But the former Tory leadership candidate attacked the warnings, tweeting steps had been taken to accelerate no deal planning since Boris Johnson took office.



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