Donald Tusk insults Brexiteers AGAIN – 'Hell is still empty and there's space'

The European Council President reignited his previous insult to Leave campaigners that there is a “special place in hell for those who promoted Brexit without even a sketch of a plan”. The eurocrat risked once again infuriating Brexiteers in Britain after seven-hour negotiations left Britons facing a lengthy delay to Brexit. Speaking after the crunch European Council summit, Mr Tusk said both the EU and Mrs May had showed “a good will and determination” to reach an agreement.

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But in a final jibe to Brexiteers, he added: “According to our Pope, hell is still empty. It means there is a lot of space.”

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker interjected: “Don’t go to hell!”

The EU27 offered the Prime Minister a significantly altered extension to the bloc’s Article 50 exit clause in answer to her request.

Brussels insisted on a “flexible and unconditional” approach, pushed by France and Germany, because of leaders’ fears that Mrs May will never be able to secure the support of MPs for her deal.

Donald TuskDonald Tusk revives hell jibe for Brexiteers after crunch summit in Brussels (Image: GETTY)

In conclusions agreed by the EU27, Mrs May was offered the opportunity to remain in the

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