Published by Alexander Bueso on 6th December 2020
(Sharecast News) - Boris Johnson told the EU Britain must have "freedom" to make its own rules last night as cabinet ministers said he should pursue a no-deal Brexit unless Brussels backs down. The prime minister and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, last night agreed to a "final throw of the dice" this week to salvage a deal. But a senior No 10 figure warned the chances of getting an agreement were now "no better than 50-50" after more than four years and five months of talks. - Sunday Times