Boris Johnson attacked over 'Prosecco insult'
An Italian minister has accused Boris Johnson of "insulting" his country by suggesting it should back his version of a Brexit deal or face losing sales of Prosecco sparkling wine.
Carlo Calenda said the UK would abandon some "fish and chips exports" under the foreign secretary's approach.
Mr Calenda's comments follow a conversation with the UK's foreign secretary over trade.
The Foreign Office praised the "strength" of UK-Italian trade links.
Prime Minister Theresa May wants to get formal negotiations on leaving the EU started by the end of next March.
The government says it does not want to reveal its negotiating hand before this happens.
I am amazed it took this long
