The prime minister said “the mood music is good” following talks with EU leaders, but preparations for no deal continue.
Mr Johnson insists the backstop – part of the withdrawal agreement reached by his predecessor Theresa May and the EU, but not ratified by Parliament – must be ditched if a new deal with Brussels is to be reached before then.
Brexit is due to happen on 31 October.
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