EU Commission: A "no-deal scenario on April 12 is now a likely scenario

Below is the European Commission's official statement following the rejection of British PM May's Withdrawal deal in the House of Commons.

The Comission regrets the negative vote in the House of Commons today. As per the European Council (Article 50) decision on 22 March, the period provided for in Article 50 (3) is extended to 12 April. It will be for the UK to indicate the way forward before that data, for consideration by the European Council. A "no-deal" scenario on 12 April is now a likely scenario. The EU has been preparing for this since December 2017 and is now fully prepared for a "no-deal" scenario at midnight on 12 April. The EU will remain united. The benefits of the Withdrawal Agreement, including a transition period, will in no circumstances be replicated in a "no-deal" scenario. Sectoral mini-deals are not an option.