UK, EU agree on a new Brexit deal

A new Brexit divorce deal has been agreed between the United Kingdom and the European Union at a meeting of European leaders in Brussels.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking at the European Council summit at EU headquarters in Brussels. Source: Press Association

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a battle to get it approved by the British Parliament, as key allies are withholding support ahead of a crucial vote on the agreement at Westminster this Saturday.

Il Sole 24 Ore journalist Nicol Degli Innocenti reports.

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