Has Boris Johnson misled voters over ‘sham’ Brexit talks?

Analysis: The Conservatives’ election strategy requires Brexit talks to be taking place – but without any progress, writes Jon Stone

Is the PM all talk? (AFP/Getty)

The reports today that Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson’s top aide, described Brexit talks as “a sham” in a strategy meeting have shed a new light on Brexit talks – and whether the government is telling the truth about its strategy.

The prime minister says the governments wants a deal, but appears to be making no real effort to get one.

Downing Street denies the leaks – but they certainly tally with what we’re hearing in Brussels. An EU commission spokesperson confirmed on the record today that there had been no concrete proposals from the UK.