British policies surreal, says EU president Donald Tusk

EU politicians have criticised British prime minister Theresa May’s hardline post-Brexit plans, saying her policies are a “surreal” and “sad process” that must not break up the “united” EU.

European Council president Donald Tusk and MEPs issued the warning as Irish politicians said thousands of jobs in this country are at risk during crunch talks with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels last night.

In a speech in London that is set to define Europe’s political future, Ms May warned EU states her country is ready to walk away from talks unless it is given a deal that meets its needs.