Senior EU Official: UK PM May's remarks overnight suggest a Brexit deal could be harder than expected

Reuters is out with more comments from the senior European Union (EU) official, as he continues to speak about the Brexit issue.

Clearly not in a place where we wanted to be on Brexit at the moment.

December Brexit agreement could work for EU.

But could mean a tight schedule for UK parliament.

Up to European leaders to decide whether it is worth meeting in November on Brexit.

Theresa May's remarks overnight suggest a Brexit deal could be harder than expected.

EU offered UK PM May chance for pre-summits contacts Oct 17.