Brexit: Boris Johnson insists there is a ‘deal to be done’ with EU

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said ‘There is a deal there to be done and we’re keen to do it’ Picture: PA

Boris Johnson said he remained hopeful that a deal can be reached with the European Union despite concerns about a lack of time.

Post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the European Union (EU) are not expected to reach an agreement this week and progress needs to be made soon if a new deal is to be in place by the end of the year when the current arrangements expire.