“We want to make a deal, but we will definitely leave the EU on October 31, with or without it,” wrote Barclay on his Twitter page.

It’s clear that we’ve been leaving it for the world today.

- Steve Barclay MP (@SteveBarclay) July 30, 2019

He also noted that he made this statement during a conversation with Brexit’s chief negotiator Michelle Barnier.

“I clearly formulated our position,” he stressed.

Earlier, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that in order to avoid tough Brexit, the EU must compromise.