Britain will take back 'full control' from the EU on Jan. 1, says PM Johnson

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street in London, Britain on June 16, 2020. (REUTERS  File Photo)

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street in London, Britain on June 16, 2020. (REUTERS File Photo)

LONDON, October 7 (Reuters): Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday Britain would take back "full control of our money, our borders and our laws" on Jan. 1 when a status-quo transition arrangement with the European Union ends.

"This country has not only left the European Union but on January 1 we will take back full control of our money, our borders and our laws," he told parliament, repeating a mantra that helped him win an election last year.