Johnson tells Brussels UK would prosper with or without a trade deal

Boris Johnson struck a bullish tone as UK edges towards end of post-Brexit talks on a trade deal with the EU (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Boris Johnson continued to take a tough stance with the EU over talks on a post-Brexit trade agreement, insisting the UK would prosper without such a deal.

The British Prime Minister’s bullish tone came as he insisted he would not give in to calls to extend the Brexit transition period despite the coronavirus crisis, Downing Street said.