The European Commission said that President Jean-Claude Juncker will hold a telephone call with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Brexit today. That comes as UK Brexit negotiator is going to Brussels tomorrow for a renewed push for Brexit negotiations. The commission’s spokesperson Mina Andreeva reiterated that “we stand ready to engage constructively with the UK on any concrete proposals that are compatible with the Withdrawal Agreement.”On the other hand, Johnson’s spokesperson Alison Donnelly said he believed there was enough time to agree on backstop alternative. And UK wants to discuss the options.
Separately, UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is hosting a meeting with other parties on stopping a no-deal Brexit. And he left all options open on the table. Labour leader is set to be ready to support the call for a general election, even if the vote took place just days before the October 31 Brexit deadline.
