Boris Johnson 'gaining ground' in drive to tear up Brussels red tape

Boris Johnson has signalled that he believes he is winning the battle in Cabinet over Britain's approach to EU regulations after Brexit.

The Foreign Secretary is at the head of a group of senior ministers pushing for freedom to tear up Brussels red tape in the hope of boosting the UK's trade opportunities around the world, while others including Chancellor Philip Hammond are understood to be wary of taking steps which might limit access to the single market.