FURY erupted yesterday amid fears Jeremy Corbyn will meddle in EU negotiations on a visit to Brussels next week in a desperate attempt to push through a super-soft Brexit. PUBLISHED: 14:57, Sat, Feb 16, 2019 | UPDATED: 15:09, Sat, Feb 16, 2019 The Labour leader is expected to meet EU lead negotiator Michel Barnier (Image: AFP/ Getty Images) The Labour leader is expected to meet EU lead negotiator Michel Barnier and European Parliament Brexit chief Guy Verhofstadt. Mr Corbyn's visit next Thursday comes after senior EU figures spoke out welcoming Labour's proposals for a softer Brexit than the one planned by Theresa May. The Prime Minister will also be in Brussels next week to meet the European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker. Related articles McDonnell GRILLED over Labour MPs plotting against Corbyn's lead CORBYN CRISIS: Labour could ‘disappear from politics’ as 41 MPs rebel Mr Corbyn's trip triggered a furious backlash from Brexiteers yesterday. Tory MP Andrew Bridgen said: "There are enough people in Brussels already working against British national interests without Corbyn and his circus joining them." Mr Barnier's deputy Sabine Weyand said earlier this week that Labour's plans deserved to be examined, while European Council president Donald Tusk is said to have spoken well of the proposals in a private meeting with Mrs May. Circus: Andrew Bridgen (Image: Ian Lawrence /Getty Images) Mr Verhofstadt also said he welcomed Mr Corbyn's letter to the Prime Minister, which called for a cross-party compromise that included a customs union, close alignment with the single market, adherence to EU workers' rights, and "shared institutions and obligations". Among their aims, Labour is seeking a permanent and comprehensive UK-wide customs union, a close alignment with the single market and protection for standards and workers' rights. Related articles All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility