The new Prime Minister hit back at the pack of Tory rebels and accused them of “gravely damaging” the public interest. As reported by the MailOnline, Mr Johnson insisted that the Remainers were undermining the UK’s negotiating stance with the EU. Reported ringleader, Philip Hammond, has insisted that Parliament could block Mr Johnson’s no deal plans as he brings together a group of 20 MPs, including David Gauke and Rory Stewart.
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In a letter obtained by MailOnline, Mr Johnson attacked Mr Hammond’s proposed plans while also stating that it would in fact make a no deal Brexit more likely.
Mr Johnson stated: “Any such Parliamentary campaign, any tricks of procedure or alliance of factions designed to derail Brexit, gravely damages the chances of our securing a deal.
“The EU can see the public debate among Parliamentarians and they have been told privately by some British politicians that Parliament will frustrate our exit on October 31.
“Some of you have said publicly that you are determined to try to stop us leaving the EU on that date if we cannot secure a deal.
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“It is as plain as a pikestaff that Brussels – or the EU 27 – will simply not compromise as long as they believe there is the faintest possibility that Parliament can block Brexit on 31 October.”
Mr Johnson will travel to Paris and Berlin next week ahead of the G7 summit at the weekend.
While there, Mr Johnson will attempt to remove the Irish backstop from any potential deal.
However, in a blow to Mr Johnson, a leaked report from the EU stated that member states are now prepared for the UK to leave without a deal on October 31.
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Moreover, Mr Johnson has had to face the added pressure of a separate plan by MPs in Parliament to install an interim Government.
Headed by Dominic Grieve and Sir Oliver Letwin, the rebels have agreed to meet with Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn to discuss the plans.
Following that bombshell news, Mr Grieve has stated that he would resist a Government led by Mr Corbyn.
In light of the separate rebel plots, a No 10 source said on Friday night: “Paris and Berlin have not engaged seriously with negotiations because they have told us people like Philip Hammond, Dominic Grieve and Tony Blair are telling them that Parliament will cancel the referendum in the first fortnight of September.
“Until they see this is wrong, there is no reason to think they will talk seriously.”