Britain's Prime Minister is playing tough in Brexit negotiations with the European Union.

Theresa May has told MPs the UK won't settle for EU area membership, as some countries have.

She says that would force Britain to adopt new EU rules, without being able to influence or vote on them.

UK correspondent Rob Liddle said the Prime Minister is instead pushing for a free trade deal.

"The EU has said, 'no, we want more concessions from you'. It really is time for the British government to say, 'no actually, I think that's about enough'."

LISTEN ABOVE AS ROD LIDDLE SPEAKS TO THE MIKE HOSKING BREAKFAST