Brexit Deal ‘New Starting Point’ of UK-EU Relations, Johnson Says

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

Britain’s agreement with the European Union on post-Brexit trade and cooperation is a “new starting point” for the UK-EU relationship, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.

Johnson made the comment after speaking on the phone earlier Monday with Charles Michel, president of the European Council, an EU body that comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states.