EU's Verhofstadt: 'Simply No Deal' for UK without EU Parliament consent - RTRS

EU's chief Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt was out on the wires, via Reuters, saying that there will be 'Simply No Deal' for UK without EU Parliament consent.

Key highlights: 

   •   I deplore the Brexit decision
   •   We're looking for fair negotiations with the UK
   •   Brexit talks can take future relations into account
   •   Brexit is an enormous wake up call for Europe
   •   The idea of a European defence union is on the table again since the Brexit vote
   •   Sees no room for Europe to expand defence spending
   •   Is glad Trump and May seemed to agree on security issues