Dutch PM brands Theresa May as a Monty Python knight who keeps fighting after having arms and legs cut off
He told Dutch media: "She reminds me occasionally of that character from Monty Python where all the arms and legs are cut off but he then tells the opponent, ‘Let’s call it a draw.’Mr Rutte, who is one of Britain's top allies in Europe, called on all MPs to get behind the deal.
He blasted: "They continue to play games internally. That faction within her own party, Labour - everyone is only concerned with party politics and who can win the next election.NICE WORK LAMMYGet the lowdown on the National Living Wage and the amount you are entitled toCorbyn sparks anger as he says British vets SHOULD face jail over Troubles"There is a country currently at stake. I can get very angry about it.
In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Black Knight played by John Cleese has both arms and legs hacked off by King Arthur but continues to fight. Mrs May is hoping to bring her deal back to the Commons this week despite losing two previous votes on it.Mark Rutte said he was angry with Labour and Tory rebelsWe pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online politics team? Email us at
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