Guy Verhofstadt, Brexit coordinator for the European Parliament told the Standard that the UK could be refused a Brexit extension if Prime minister May fails to get agreement in the Commons.

According to him, the UK needs a cross-party agreement and to put “country before party” prior to seeking an extension of Article 50.

“Why should the EU27 even consider a Brexit extension this week, if the UK parliament vote on the deal is cancelled?” he said. “Where are the cross-party talks?

He also added that "it is time for country to come before party. A minority of Right-wing populists cannot be allowed to drive European citizens and businesses off a cliff.”