Boris Johnson has said a no-deal Brexit would be “wonderful” as the UK edges closer to leaving without an agreement, according to The Independent.
A former Royal Navy head has said the UK should protect its fishing waters with armed ships if there is a no-deal Brexit, according to the Daily Express.
“Shove your cake,” the Daily Star tells French President Emmanuel Macron, after he used the analogy that Boris Johnson cannot have his cake and eat it over Brexit.
Families are being warned that meeting up over Christmas could cause a third wave of coronavirus cases, with scientists warning simply following the rules will not be enough, writes The Guardian.
The Daily Mirror leads on the death of beloved actress Dame Barbara Windsor and her husband’s plea to improve dementia care as part of her legacy.
The Daily Telegraph writes that ministers have threatened schools with legal action if they close early before Christmas, after a number of institutions said they could break up before the end of term.
The Financial Times reports that EU member states have been told by Brussels not to make side deals with the UK if Brexit talks fail, as negotiators continue to make last-ditch attempts to secure a deal.