UK PM Johnson: More optimistic than EU’s Barnier about the trade deal

Speaking on LBC Radio on Friday, the UK Prime Minister (PM) Boris Johnson said that he is more optimistic than the European Union (EU) Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier about the post-transition trade deal. Additional comments “We need to get a good deal.” “We are not remotely being disrespectful to the EU.” “Don't think it is right to proceed by obeying EU rules.” “There is a good agreement to be reached.” “But if we can't, we will have very good other options.” “We are very much through the worst of the crisis.”