Take it or leave it: Boris Johnson will make dramatic final offer to EU bosses and warn them that it's either his deal or no deal - In a speech he will warn Brussels 'a new deal or No Deal' is the only way forward
- PM will lay down a 'fair compromise' including customs checks on Irish backstop
- If the EU refuses to negotiate, Britain will leave without agreement, a source said
- This is despite Members of Parliament passing a law ruling out a No Deal exit
- No 10 source said Brussels should not try to bypass Mr Johnson in favour of MPs
By Jason Groves and David Churchill For The Daily Mail
Published: 07:10 AEST, 2 October 2019 | Updated: 07:21 AEST, 2 October 2019
Boris Johnson will tomorrow make a take-it-or-leave-it Brexit offer to the EU.
In a speech to the Conservative Party conference he will warn Brussels 'a new deal or No Deal' is the only way forward.
The Prime Minister will lay down a 'fair and reasonable compromise' including customs checks to resolve the issue of the Irish backstop.
If the EU refuses to negotiate, Britain will leave without agreement, according to a senior government source.
This is despite MPs passing a law ruling out a No Deal exit.
The source said: 'Officials have made it clear that if Brussels does not engage with this offer, then this Government will not negotiate further until we have left the EU.
'It is take it or leave it. Officials also made clear that the Prime Minister will in no circumstances negotiate a delay at the EU Council on October 17.'
A highly-placed No 10 source said Brussels should not try to bypass the Prime Minister in favour of MPs.
'The EU is obliged by EU law only to negotiate with member state governments, they cannot negotiate with Parliament, and this Government will not negotiate delay,' said the insider. David Frost, who is Mr Johnson's chief Brexit adviser, will deliver details of the blueprint to Brussels today.
The Government hopes that the EU will agree to enter the 'tunnel' – code for intensive, secret negotiations aimed at finding a compromise.
But Mr Johnson faced a backlash yesterday when he confirmed for the first time that his plan will involve customs checks on the island of Ireland.
A senior EU diplomat accused him of adopting 'kamikaze' tactics, saying Brussels would never accept the plan.
Incoming EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan said another delay was now more likely than a deal.
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