UK, EU Reiterate Commitment to Brexit Trade Talks

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is welcomed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prior to a working dinner at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Dec. 9, 2020. Olivier Hoslet/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

Britain and the European Union reiterated their commitment on Monday to trying to reach a deal on post-Brexit trade relations, after leaders of both sides agreed over the weekend to “go the extra mile” during the little time that remains before the Brexit transition period ends on Dec. 31.

In London, UK Business Secretary Alok Sharma said Britain would not walk away from the talks.