The EU has told Britain that a new Prime Minister will not be able to change the agreement on the country’s withdrawal from the EU.

A European Commission spokesman made the remarks after being asked about Boris Johnson’s claims that he would withhold the £39 billion Brexit divorce bill if no EU exit deal could be agreed.

Mr Johnson is the favourite to replace Theresa May.

He told the Sunday Times last week: ‘I think our friends and partners need to understand that the money is going to be retained until such time as we have greater clarity about the way forward.

‘I always thought it was extraordinary that we should agree to write that entire cheque before having a final deal.’

‘In getting a good deal, money is a great solvent and a great lubricant.’

However, the European commission spokesperson said the ‘parameters of what is on the table’ would not change.

He said: ‘Everybody knows what is on the table.

‘What is on the table has been approved, negotiated successfully by the Commission and has been approved by all member states, and the election of a new Prime Minister will of course not change the parameters of what is on the table.’

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