Jacob Rees-Mogg accused Theresa May yesterday of making a huge number of compromises to Brussels in return for nothing as he called on the prime minister to take a much tougher line in withdrawal negotiations. Describing her as the “most impressive and dutiful leader” that Britain has ever had, the prominent Brexiteer said that she had nonetheless made errors in her negotiating strategy. The chairman of the influential European Research Group of Conservative backbenchers said that the prime minister needed to threaten non-payment of the Brexit divorce bill and be stronger in facing down Brussels. “On our side we’ve made a huge number of compromises, and on the other side nothing has come in return,” Mr Rees-Mogg told The Andrew Marr Show on BBC One.… Want to read more? Register with a few details to continue reading this article
Jacob Rees - Jones , chairman of the European Democrat Group of Welsh MPs , has called on UK Prime Minister Theresa May to withhold the £ 40bn ( $ 53bn ) " divorce " payment from the EU . Speaking on the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show , Rees - Mogg said May had made " a huge number " of compromises , and ought to tell the EU negotiators " if we do n’t get the trade deal we want , you do n’t get the money " .