TOUGH THERESA: Hungary’s Orban has ‘full confidence’ in May as he hails ‘wonderful’ lady

The Hungarian prime minister revealed he had “full confidence” in Mrs May as he arrived in Brussels to make the final decision on the first phase of Brexit talks alongside other EU members. 

He told reporters: “She’s a wonderful person and she is doing very well representing toughly the interests of Great Britain.

“I think it’s a useful conversation and it’s going well. 

“The Hungarian position is what we need is a fair Brexit, and the precondition of that is on the British side. 

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“She’s a tough lady.”

When asked about the second phase of Leave negotiations, he said: “It’s too early”. 

Mr Orban’s complimentary remarks come after Mrs May recieved a round of applause from EU members last night. 

After an embarrassing defeat at home, the PM and her Downing Street aides were surprised to find solace in none other than Brussels. 

The likes of EU President Jean-Claude Juncker, Donald Tusk , Germany’s Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron were among those who stood to applaud Mrs May after she made a brief statement on Brexit at the summit dinner with the 27 EU leaders. 

Mr Juncker said this morning: “Yes because some of us felt, including me, that she did make a big effort and this has to be recognised.”