Gove: PM has spoken to number of EU leaders including Merkel
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has had "frank" conversations with numerous EU leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Mr Gove adds the response from the heads has been an "openness" to exploring a Brexit deal.
His comments come following reports Ms Merkel told the prime minister a deal with the European Union was "essentially impossible". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mr Gove adds the response from the heads has been an "openness" to exploring a Brexit deal.
His comments come following reports Ms Merkel told the prime minister a deal with the European Union was "essentially impossible". Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn