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Tory MP Tom Hunt explained the next step in the Brexit process is securing a good trade deal with the European Union. During an interview with Express.co.uk, the Ipswich MP noted Boris Johnson has 11 months to ensure the UK has the best trade deal and this would be the Prime Ministers next challenge. Mr Hunt also explained why the post-Brexit trade deal wont take as long as previous EU deals.

He said: Now with the election result we have had we know that at the end of this month we are legally leaving the European Union.

The next challenge will be getting the trade deal.

We have got 11 months to get a trade deal which gives us the freedoms we need to make a success of Brexit.

That must mean having the power and ability to control our own international trade policy.

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As well as the ability to end free movement and control immigration and to make our own laws and I believe it will do.

Mr Hunt admitted the EU has a history of long negotiations when it comes to trade deals but explained how it will be different with Mr Johnson.

He said: As it stands we are in the European Union, we leave at the end of this month.

We are pretty closely aligned.

It is not like we are starting from scratch with a third country.

If we were starting a free trade deal with Mexico or Paraguay, if we started from scratch with no alignment then it would obviously take a bit longer.

I think Boris Johnson can do it.

He is a determined individual and he has got my backing, I think he will get us a good trade deal.

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In addition to a trade deal with the EU, Boris Johnson is expected to solidify talks with the US on post-Brexit trade.

An Express.co.uk poll found that readers overwhelmingly support prioritising a post-Brexit trade deal with the US.

The poll, carried out from 3-8pm on January 24, asked: Which trade deal should Boris Johnson prioritise?

7,078 people responded, with 66 percent (4,604 people) backing an agreement with President Donald Trump.

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Boris faces tough trade talks with EU but will make 'success of Brexit' for key reason - Express