Boris Johnson has written to Conservative MPs to to tell them he “will not negotiate a delay” with the European Union.

In a letter, the Prime Minister claimed he would instead tell Brussels that "further delay is not a solution".

He added that it was "quite possible" that the EU would reject Parliament's request for an extension, a sentiment earlier echoed in a statement from Emmanuel Macron's office.

Mr Johnson also confirmed that the Government would "introduce the legislation needed for us to leave the European Union" next week.

The defiant letter comes after Mr Johnson lost a key Commons vote.

At a special Saturday sitting, MPs voted by 322 to 306 in favour of an amendment withholding approval of his Brexit deal until legislation to implement it is in place.