Brexit: Boris Johnson dances around Varadkar’s claim of ‘hard’ exit
Irish leader fears UK wants to ‘undercut’ European rivals in areas such as food after exit
Boris Johnson appeared to sidestep accusations from European leaders that he is on course to deliver a “harder Brexit”.
The prime minister is expected to have combative trade talks in the new year after ruling out adhering to Brussels’ rules after 2020 when the transition period ends.