Major warns against ‘colossally stupid’ triggering of Article 16 in Brexit row

John Major warned against triggering Article 16 (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Boris Johnson has been warned by John Major that suspending parts of Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal would be dangerous and “colossally stupid”.

Former British prime minister Mr Major said the move would damage relations with the European Union and United States and could further destabilise Northern Ireland.