"The attendees agreed that Boris Johnson has shown himself open to using anti-democratic means to force through no deal," the statement added.
They also agreed on the urgency to act together to find practical ways to prevent a no deal Brexit, including the possibility of passing legislation and a vote of no confidence. The party leaders agreed to further meetings.
The House of Commons reassembles in a week's time after its long summer recess, when Johnson is likely to update MPs on the G7 meeting he attended in the French town of Biarritz as well as his meetings with EU leaders.
The Guardian newspaper said in its commentary of the meeting that the nuclear option of a no-confidence vote had been shelved until early October, just weeks ahead of the planned Brexit Day on Oct. 31.
Media reports of the private leaders' meeting said the politicians had also agreed to oppose a planned House of Commons shutdown for a second recess in September to enable MPs to attend the various annual party conferences.
SNP leader at Westminster, Ian Blackford said: "It was a positive and productive meeting, with opposition leaders committing to work together effectively to prevent a catastrophic no-deal."
He said MPs are ready to use all mechanisms to block a no-deal Brexit, including using legislation as a priority.
In another major development Tuesday, Nigel Farage said the newly formed Brexit Party plans to contest all 650 parliamentary seats in a general election.
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