Johnson warns Brexit talks ‘looking difficult’ but discussions continue

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said leaving the EU without a deal will be difficult in the short-term, but he is sure Britain will ‘prosper’ (PA)

Boris Johnson has warned the prospect of agreeing a trade deal with the EU is “looking difficult”, as Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier said there are “just a few hours” left in the Brexit talks.

The British Prime Minister said on Friday the onus is on the bloc seeing “sense” and making a compromise or the transition period will end on December 31 without a deal, which he acknowledged would be “difficult” in the short-term.