Hopes rise for UK-EU trade deal but Johnson warns two sides remain far apart

 Boris Johnson and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen agreed to ‘go the extra mile’ in search of a deal (Aaron Chown/PA)

Boris Johnson suggested there was still hope of a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union but the two sides remained “very far apart”.

Following talks between the UK Prime Minister and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, the negotiations will continue, with both leaders agreeing to “go the extra mile” in search of a deal.