European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters: "It was a long and winding road. But we have got a good deal to show for it. It is fair, it is a balanced deal, and it is the right and responsible thing to do for both sides." British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted a picture of himself inside Downing Street, raising both arms in a thumbs-up gesture of triumph, with the words "The deal is done". "We have taken back control of our money, borders, laws, trade and our fishing waters," a Downing Street source said.

Source: bd News24 December 24, 2020 15:11 UTC