Politics

With Boris Johnson seemingly intent on blowing up trade talks with the European Union, the final shape of the UK’s relationship with Brussels (or lack thereof) seems to be taking shape - and many are adamant that it is nothing like what voters were promised.

The worlds biggest trade deal, struck between the EU and Japan last year, seems to be a distant memory to Brexiteers.

Sir Desmond Swayne said the ban was “absolutely grotesque", while Steve Baker wants us to "start living like a free people".

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said the “extremely serious violation” of international law puts the ongoing trade talks in jeopardy.

"Does not understand the damage done to our reputation for probity and respect for the rule of law?"

The EU believes that Boris Johnson has already violated the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, leaked legal opinion revealed.

Plans to test millions of people a day come after Matt Hancock hit out at people for creating a strain on the system by ordering too many.

"If we lose our reputation for honouring the promises we make, we will have lost something beyond price that may never be regained.”

It is believed that most of the work will be handed to the global accountancy firm Deloitte.