EU officials reject Boris Johnson claim of 'huge progress' in Brexit talks

PM's upbeat account dismissed as Jean-Claude Juncker warns time is running out

EU officials have rejected Boris Johnson's claim that "a huge amount of progress" is being made in Brexit talks, as Jean-Claude Juncker warned that time is running out.

Juncker, who will stand down as European commission president on 31 October, is expected to ask Johnson to spell out his ideas for replacing the Irish backstop when the pair meet over lunch in Luxembourg on Monday.