Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to begin “before Christmas” the push to secure parliamentary approval for his Brexit deal. AdvertisementBut once the Brexit legislation has passed, negotiations between London and Brussels will begin on a new deal covering their economic and strategic relationship. A transition period built into Johnson’s Brexit deal means that trade between Britain and the bloc will remain smooth until the end of 2020. Gove said, after Brexit, the new Conservative government’s first priority will be pumping billions into Britain’s ailing national health system. Labor lawmaker Lisa Nandy told the BBC she is “seriously thinking about” running to become the party’s next leader.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 15, 2019 20:15 UTC