It is understood the leader of the opposition said the two-hour discussion had gone “very well” with a further cross-party talks scheduled.Other senior ministers to attend the meeting between the party leaders include the Brexit secretary Steve Barclay and shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Tory chief whip Julian Smith and shadow business secretary Rebecca Long Bailey and shadow chief whip Nick Brown. Related articles Rees-Mogg CORRECTS Kay Burley as she brands no deal Brexit a crash out Brexit Britain is a 'LAUGHING STOCK': Europe's press mock UK Mrs May hoped the pair would be able to come to an agreement on Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union that would be able to command a majority in the House of Commons. If an agreement could be reached before the Prime Minister goes to Brussels next week, Mrs May will be able to request a shorter delay so the UK does not have to participate in the European Elections. Mrs May told MPs that the purpose of her meeting with Mr Corbyn was "to look at those areas we agree on". Brexit news: Jeremy Corbyn leaving to meet Mrs May for Brexit talks (Image: EPA) At PMQs Mrs May said: "I think we both want to deliver leaving the EU with a deal. "I think we both want to protect jobs. I think we both want to ensure that we end free movement. I think we both recognise the importance of the Withdrawal Agreement. "What we want to do now is find a way forward that can command the support of this House and deliver on Brexit, deliver on the result of the referendum and ensure that people can continue to have trust in their politicians doing what they ask us to do." Mr Corbyn said he welcomed Mrs May's "willingness to compromise to resolve the Brexit deadlock". Brexit news: Theresa May has divided her party by reaching out to Mr Corbyn (Image: PA) However the cross-party meeting has angered many Brexiteers and resulted in the resignation of Brexit minister Chris Heaton-Harris . The Tory MP quit his post insisting that the UK should have left the EU on March 29 as scheduled. In a letter to the Prime Minister he wrote: "I simply cannot support any further extension to Article 50". The move came after Wales minister and whip Nigel Adams resigned saying the Prime Minister had made a "grave error" by reaching out to the Labour leader in the hope of finding a consensus. Brexit news: Jacob Rees-Mogg has heavily criticised Theresa May (Image: GETTY) Leading Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg described the offer to Mr Corbyn as "deeply unsatisfactory" and accused Mrs May of planning to collaborate with "a known Marxist". Meanwhile Tory eurosceptic Mark Francois gave a scathing assessment of Mrs May and stated Mr Corbyn “is not our friend he is our opponent”. He added the 1922 Committee of backbenchers would be meeting to discuss the Prime Minister’s future. Mr Francois said: "My party is already split, because very many Conservative MPs are incandescent with what the Prime Minister has done. They're not now talking about the deal, they're talking about what happens to the Prime Minister. Related articles French minister says exit ‘impact will be greater for UK' Bercow STUNS MPs as he reveals last time Speaker forced to cast vote "If she carries on talking to Jeremy Corbyn, I think there's a risk she'll be forced out of office." Earlier Mrs May also met with the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, and Downing Street confirmed the “delay and division across the United Kingdom cannot continue”. A Number 10 spokeswoman added: “Brexit is a decisive moment in our history and we must come together to deliver for people in Scotland and the whole of the UK." All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility