European Commission President wants 'unprecedented' Brexit trade deal by end of 2020 | ITV News

The president of the European Commission has said the EU is "ambitious" that a new, "unprecedented" trade deal can be reached with the UK by the end of 2020.

But Ursula von der Leyen, who was recently elected to replace Jean-Claude Juncker at the helm of the Commission, warned it would be "impossible" to agree a full comprehensive deal within the 11 month transition period which begins when the UK leaves the EU on January 31.

She said both sides would have to "prioritise" aspects of the deal, but added how the European Union is "ready to work day and night to get as much done within the time frame that we have".

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