Emmanuel Macron dismisses Boris Johnson's hopes of new Brexit deal in 30 days
Emmanuel Macron has dashed Boris Johnson's hopes of negotiating a new Brexit deal, warning that any possible agreement would look similar to the existing one struck by his predecessor.
Mr Johnson was on Wednesday given 30 days by Angela Merkel to come up with alternative proposals to replace the Irish backstop, which he has said must be scrapped.
But on a visit to Paris on Thursday Mr Macron warned: “We will not find a new withdrawal agreement in 30 days that will be very different from the existing one.” He nevertheless said he and Mr Johnson should "get to work".
More follows…
