European commission president has said the risk of a no-deal Brexit is 'palpable' and that he is not sure the UK and the EU can reach a deal before the 31 October deadline. Speaking at the European parliament in Strasbourg, Juncker's comments were followed by cheers from Brexit party MEPs, to which Juncker replied: 'Hi, friends.' Brexit: Juncker says risk of no deal 'palpable' as MEPs debate UK's departure from EU - live news