EU talking to LABOUR on Brexit as Eurocrats 'take Corbyn seriously' in blow to Theresa May
The failing European superstate has turned to Labour to ensure that Theresa May's Brexit promises are upheld if Jeremy Corbyn's party surge to power. It comes after a gruelling conference season for Theresa May which saw her party consumed by infighting. Speaking to the Telegraph a Brussels source said: “Corbyn is beginning to be taken seriously in Brussels. "He has been a mystery on European affairs through the referendum and since.
GETTY Eurocrats are said to have stepped up talks with the opposition over concerns Mrs May will be ousted
“People didn’t quite know what he wants or what he thinks but that is changing. “You have to believe that the other side’s negotiating position is genuine and you have to believe that whatever you agree along the way is going to be implemented in the future. "There has to be a belief there is a consensus in the country that extends beyond the government and to the future governments. That exists now but will it last?” Sources have also revealed a “significant change in tone” from the EU has led to Mr Corbyn and the shadow Brexit secretary, Sir Keir Starmer, being drafted into meetings with the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
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Eurocrats are said to have stepped up talks with the opposition over concerns Theresa May will be ousted from Number 10. Sir Nigel Sheinwald, the UK's former representative in Brussels, claimed May’s position was “destabilising” for Brexit talks. He said: “The Europeans are getting to know the likes of David Davis and Philip Hammond and are getting along with them.
“The uncertainty about the balance of power and the personal authority of the prime minister is part of their calculations.“ Former Tory chairman Grant Shapps has claimed he is part of a 30 strong group backing the informal dismissal of Mrs May – and has demanded she call a leadership election. Mr Shapps said: “I think she should call a leadership election.”
GETTY Grant Shapps has claimed he is part of a 30 strong group backing the informal dismissal of Mrs May
GETTY Mr Corbyn and the shadow Brexit secretary have had meetings with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier