Hilary Benn, chair of the Commons Brexit Committee, says it is likely that any Brexit trade deal negotiated between the UK and EU today will be approved by Parliament.

MPs could be called back next week to vote on any possible agreement ahead of the December 31 deadline.

For all the latest on the trade deal, head here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/12/24/brexit-latest-news-trade-deal-boris-johnson-announce-eu-talks/

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