The UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has said he is unlikely to support a Brexit plan being trashed out by UK and EU negotiators this weekend.
The Democratic Unionist Party has also voiced concern about reports of a compromise on the Irish border issue.
It is believed the plans would see the North effectively remaining in the customs union – with businesses offered a rebate on any tax differences when trading into Britain.
Brexit deal
Speaking to the ‘Sophy Ridge on Sunday’ show on Sky News, Mr Corbyn said he is unlikely to back the deal – even if it is put to a referendum.
"I think the problem areas are of regulation and deregulation which come from whatever trade arrangement there is with Europe and the wider world but also perhaps very seriously is the Irish border issue.
"And if it creates a border down the Irish Sea rather than on the Irish border itself, I can see that bringing problems."
He said Labour is “ready for an election at any time" and suggested the party should be given the first chance to form a new government if Mr Johnson was forced out through a no-confidence vote.
Trust
Meanwhile, prominent Brexiteer Jacob Rees Mogg has urged his fellow party members to trust the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to get the right deal.
The House of Commons leader said compromises may have to be made as the UK tries to reach a deal with the EU before the crucial summit on Thursday.
He said he trusts Mr Johnson to ensure Britain fully separates from Brussels.
“I trust Boris Johnson to ensure that the relationship the UK has with the EU is one where we are not a vassal state,” he said.
“That is the point we are leading towards in all these discussions and I am very keen that we should succeed in getting there.”
Deal or no deal
Mr Johnson is reportedly due to speak to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emanuel Macron and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Monday.
The Sunday Times reports that he will ask them to help him deliver the new proposals or agree to a “friendly” no-deal Brexit on October 31st.
The paper reports that security chiefs have warned him that no-deal could lead to upsurge in sectarian violence in Ireland, Britain and in cities like Glasgow.
