Jean-Claude Juncker has claimed that the majority of MPs “deeply distrust” Theresa May over Brexit and accused the British public of being "entirely unreasonable".

Mr Juncker, who was recently rebuked for describing Mrs May as “nebulous” during a summit of European leaders, said it was time for the UK to “get your act together” and tell Brussels “what is it you want”.

Asked whether he expected the draft withdrawal agreement to be approved by Parliament next month, Mr Juncker told Welt am Sonntag: “I have the impression that the majority of British MPs deeply distrust both the EU and Mrs May.

“It is is being insinuated that our aim is to keep the United Kingdom in the EU by all possible means. That is not our intention.

“All we want is clarity about our future relations. And we respect the result of the referendum.”

It came after Liam Fox, the International Trade Secretary, claimed that the chances of Brexit being thwarted were now “50-50” amid mounting opposition to Mrs May’s deal on all sides of the House of Commons.