NEWS
Brexit talks to continue after deadline extended
Boris Johnson has agreed to extend talks with the EU but told his cabinet to get ready for a no-deal Brexit as he warned: ‘We are still very far apart.’ He added that a Brexit on World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms is ‘the most likely thing now’. ‘We have made huge preparations for this. We’ve got ready. Either way, whatever happens, the UK will do very very well’ — Times
London will ‘inevitably’ go into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions, say health sources — Telegraph
Recording of Queen’s Christmas speech reportedly delayed by Brexit impasse — Guardian
Angela Merkel forces Germany into new national lockdown over Christmas — Mail
COMMENT
At every turn the EU’s behaviour has justified Britain’s vote to leave — Patrick O’Flynn, Telegraph
Boris has simple choice straightjacket of EU Treaty or break free with no deal — Nigel Farage, Express
