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6th February 2019
02:02pm GMT
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and President Of The European Council Donald Tusk both delivered speeches in Brussels today and it's fair to say things got a little lively.
Tusk finished his speech by saying "I've been wondering what that special place in hell looks like for those who promoted Brexit without even a sketch of a plan how to carry it safely" and the clip has now been shared widely, drawing particular ire from certain members of the UK government.
.@eucopresident Donald Tusk criticises those who promoted #Brexit without a plan | https://t.co/Imu7WQqqhC pic.twitter.com/FYAqCkS8dJ
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) February 6, 2019
The pointed remarks appeared to catch Varadkar by surprise if his demeanour afterwards is anything to go by. Leaning in for a handshake, the Taoiseach was heard to say "they'll give you terrible trouble, the British press," to which Tusk responded with nothing more than a hearty laugh.
Microphone picks up @campaignforleo warning @eucopresident: "they'll give you terrible trouble". Tusk nods and laughs pic.twitter.com/20xlTzqelM
— Georg von Harrach (@yourmeps) February 6, 2019
We're not sure said press will enjoy Leo's comment too much either but judging by the two lads' reactions, neither will care too much.
