Coveney: 'Concern' wounded Boris Johnson may take tougher line on Brexit

Although the British prime minister managed to hang on to his leadership of the Conservative Party reports indicate that his position as PM remains unsafe 

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said Ireland and the EU are not willing to essentially set aside the Withdrawal Treaty and the protocol and start again. Picture: Sam boal/Rollingnews.ie

There is “concern” within the Irish Government that a wounded Boris Johnson may take a tougher line on Brexit, Simon Coveney has said.

The British prime minister managed to hang on to his leadership of the Conservative Party last night, winning a secret vote of no confidence by 59%, however reports indicate that his position as PM remains unsafe amid ongoing unhappiness among his backbenchers.