EU set to put Brexit delay on hold after Johnson's ultimatum

PM’s threat to pull deal if Corbyn rejects general election leaves Brussels in state of flux. The EU’s plan to offer the UK an extension until 31 January on Friday is expected to be put on hold after Boris Johnson threatened to pull the Brexit deal if Jeremy Corbyn rejects a general election. Sources said the dramatic developments in Westminster needed to be fully understood and the choreography in Brussels could change. Donald Tusk, the European council chairman, had been expected t