Quite a gamble, although it will no doubt appease the right, considering that he’s not really holding that many cards since introducing his own arbitrary deadline. Another interesting year ahead.Lots of reports tonight of an extremely hard line from Johnson re the trade deal negotiations. There is a very detailed piece in the Telegraph (subscription only) saying that he considers that the EU has already reneged on what he agreed with them a few months back.
He will be setting out the UK position next week & it looks like it will get very ugly. Tne EU has had an easy ride so far but that is about to change.