Johnson: No country that values its self-respect could agree to backstop

Boris Johnson has claimed any Brexit deal must involve the Irish backstop being abolished.

Johnson: No country that values its self-respect could agree to backstop
Thu, 25 Jul, 2019 - 15:02
Digital Desk staff

Boris Johnson has claimed any Brexit deal must involve the Irish backstop being abolished.

The new British Prime Minister today addressed the House of Commons for the first time.

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