Johnson tries to drum up support for his controversial Brexit Bill amid Tory disquiet

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted a conference call with backbenchers on Friday evening to win backing for the Bill. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Boris Johnson has appealed to Conservative MPs in the UK to support legislation that could breach international law in overriding parts of his Brexit deal amid concerns of a rebellion.

The British Prime Minister hosted a conference call with backbenchers on Friday evening to win backing for the Bill that caused Brussels to threaten legal action.