‘We’ve Taken Back Control,’ Boris Johnson Says After Reaching Brexit Deal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrates after reaching a deal with the EU on post-Brexit trade relations, in Downing Street, London, on Dec. 24, 2020. UK Prime Minister's Office

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Britain had “taken back control” after it reached a deal on Thursday with the European Union on post-Brexit trade relations.

The UK and the EU clinch a deal earlier Thursday, just seven days before the Brexit transition period is set to end on Dec. 31.