Johnson says UK’s destiny is ‘in our hands’ as Brexit trade deal enters into law

Prime Minister Boris Johnson signs the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement at 10 Downing Street (Leon Neal/PA)

Boris Johnson has said the UK’s destiny “now resides firmly in our hands” as his European Union trade deal cleared Parliament and entered into law.

The EU (Future Relationship) Act received the backing of the Commons and Lords as the British government rushed approval through both Houses in a single day.