UK will explore every avenue for post-Brexit trade deal, says PM's spokesman

Britain remains committed to exploring "every last avenue" to try to narrow differences with the European Union and secure a post-Brexit trade deal, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Friday.

As time runs out for the two sides to reach agreement, Johnson has warned that there is a "strong possibility" that Britain could complete its journey out of the bloc next year without a trade agreement, but talks are continuing.

"We remain committed to exploring every last avenue to reach a deal that fully respects UK sovereignty," the spokesman told reporters.