Boris Johnson promises high green standards - but no alignment on EU rules

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Boris Johnson is gearing up for a major battle with Brussels ahead of the latest phase of trade talks with the bloc, claiming there is "no need" for the UK to accept EU environmental rules after Brexit,...

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