Boris Johnson calls EU leaders with last-gasp Brexit plea

Boris Johnson has reportedly been ringing EU leaders in the hopes they can help him “thrash out” a Brexit deal by the end of the week, but hopes aren’t high.

Boris Johnson has urged EU leaders to help him “thrash out” a deal this week as he does a frantic ring-around of EU capitals to woo them over.

According to The Sun, the British PM’s hopes of securing an agreement are fading fast as stubborn Brussels bosses refuse to re-open official talks on his bold Brexit plans.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he’s set a deadline of the end of the week for a decision on whether a deal can be done or not ahead of the crunch October summit.

But Mr Johnson has insisted it would be a “historic misunderstanding” if EU leaders think he will delay Brexit yet again.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to mental health professionals at abhospital in Watford, as the Brexit chaos continued to swirl around him. Picture: Getty Images

Speaking as he visited a hospital in Watford, an hour northwest of London, Mr Johnson said: “I think they can see there is an argument for pushing on and getting substantive talks on the detail.

“We’ve gone a long way — keeping Northern Ireland in alignment with Ireland is a big concession by the UK.

“It’s time for us to get together and really thrash that thing out. I think we can.”

Mr Johnson was due to speak to the leaders of Sweden, Denmark and Poland as he continues his ring-around of member states.

Remain supporters protested in Edinburgh on Monday. Picture: Getty Images

Last week, Mr Johnson’s new Brexit plans did not go down well with Brussels — who said they fell short of what was needed to break the deadlock.

Finnish PM Antti Rinne claimed Mr Johnson “only now understands what a big mess it is”.

On Sunday Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay said the Government was “considering” a Commons vote on the proposals before next week’s EU summit to show they enjoy MPs’ support.

David Frost, Britain’s negotiator, was again in Brussels again to try to sell his proposals.

Several EU leaders said they are willing to consider another Brexit delay.

On Sunday, The Telegraph reported that Mr Johnson might use the Supreme Court to force him into seeking an extension, rather  than do it voluntarily.

And on Monday, Downing Street refused to deny that he could turn to the top courts to try and stop him having to get a delay from the EU.

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Boris Johnson is running out of time to get a Brexit Deal done, amid the October 31 deadline. Picture: AP

Mr Johnson’s spokesman said: “The PM has been clear throughout that he will obey the law and we will leave on October 31.

“The manner in which this policy is lawfully achieved is a matter for the Government.”

They refused to go into detail about exactly how this would be achieved.

This story was originally published in The Sun and is reprinted with permission.