Boris Johnston 'urges Tories to back British PM' after leadership campaign claims

Boris Johnson has appeared to call on Conservative MPs to "get behind" Theresa May, amid claims he is in a "permanent leadership campaign".

Sun, 11 Jun, 2017 - 18:23

Boris Johnson has appeared to call on Conservative MPs to "get behind" Theresa May, amid claims he is in a "permanent leadership campaign".

A WhatsApp message sent by the Foreign Secretary to Commons colleagues also suggested they "calm down" following the General Election, ITV News reported.

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