UK's Johnson, France's Macron agree on need for Brexit deal, UK says
“The Prime Minister and President Macron agreed on the importance of making progress this month and reaching a conclusion on talks quickly,” a statement from Johnson’s office said, following a call between the two leaders

The British union flag is seen fluttering as the clock face of Big Ben shows eleven o'clock, London, January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on Monday that talks on a Brexit deal needed to make progress this month and reach a conclusion quickly.
"The Prime Minister and President Macron agreed on the importance of making progress this month and reaching a conclusion on talks quickly," a statement from Johnson's office said, following a call between the two leaders.