Donald Tusk

PM hopes EU will scrap “backstop” in return for unspecified commitments. If it wasn’t so serious, one would think this was one of his jokes.

Donald Tusk is emerging as a true hero amidst Brexit chaos. He reminds us European values mean respect for democracy and citizens’ rights.

1m-strong petition to revoke Article 50 makes clear people’s frustration and fear. But it’s best first to put Brexit back to the people.

Pundits wrongly interpreted EU Council president’s statement as setting up deal/no deal battle next week. Other options remain on the table.

Tusk should not give up on prospect of UK staying in EU. But he’s right that leadership is needed, especially from Jeremy Corbyn.

PM wavered on “my deal or no deal” line at summit. A flip-flop on Irish border seems in the offing. Might a People’s Vote be next?

News reports confirm a clause buried in a statement passed by EU leaders last month: if we need time to change our mind, we’ll get it.

As Brexiter promises of “Global Britain” look increasingly hollow, the EU is busy doing what it does best - trading globally.

Macron, Tusk and Juncker have said in past week that we can stay in EU if we wish. Now we just have to convince people it’s a good idea.

John Kerr, who drafted Article 50, says we don’t have to leave EU if we don’t want to. We imagine UK breaking news to EU Council president.

Recent polling suggests Remainers who had accepted Brexit increasingly want to stay in EU. Strong arguments can help harden this stance.

UK is stuck between a rock and a hard place. No wonder PM is paralysed. It's time to think whether this Brexit escapade makes sense.