EU's Timmermans: Risk of UK leaving without a deal has increased

.Additional comments from European Commission First Vice President Timmermans Frans Timmermans continue to cross the news wires with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.

• Risk of UK leaving without a deal has increased.
• Saying Brexit won't happen without having alternative is like King Canute holding back the waves.
• If UK extends EU membership beyond EU election in May it would have to hold EU election in UK.