Boris Johnson has admitted the UK is currently heading for a no deal Brexit, with progress now “very difficult” as the two sides refuse to compromise.

France will block any attempt to further delay Brexit unless the UK can overcome its internal political turmoil, the country’s foreign minister has warned.

France and Ireland together favour a political project for Europe based on shared values, at the service of European citizens, and providing peace and prosperity.

UK decision not to send minister to meeting is sign of how Brexit is shifting foreign policy.

Renouncing principles would be ‘astonishing’ move by UK, says French foreign minister.