Reuters / Simon Dawson The influential Tory Brexiteer group of backbench MPs, the European Research Group, is drawing up its own "Brexit white paper" backing a no-deal scenario, according to reports. The paper will reportedly be an alternative to May's unpopular "Chequers" plan and designed as a show of strength by pro-Brexit backbench MPs. It will reportedly say Britain could pursue a Canada-style free trade agreement but only if the EU backs down on demands over the Irish border. If the EU fails to back down, it will say Britain can thrive on World Trade Organisation terms. LONDON — Conservative Brexiteers plan to challenge Theresa May directly by drawing up a plan outlining a "positive" blueprint for leaving the EU with no deal, according to a report.