Boris Johnson resigns in major Brexit blow to UK PM Theresa May
6 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson resigns in major Brexit blow to UK PM Theresa May

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London CNN — The government of British Prime Minister Theresa May has been plunged into turmoil with the resignation of two senior Cabinet ministers, exposing a deep and perilous split over her Brexit strategy. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quit on Monday, saying in his resignation letter that the Brexit “dream is dying, suffocated by needless self-doubt.” His departure followed the resignation late Sunday night of the minister in charge of Brexit negotiations, David Davis. In what amounted to a declaration of political war, Johnson said May’s vision of a close future relationship with the EU would confine the UK to a “status of colony” and amounted merely to a “semi-Brexit.” The Prime Minister said she was “sorry and a little surprised” over Johnson’s resignation, after “productive discussions” on Friday. How we got here The Prime Minister’s latest political drama began late on Sunday night when Davis announced his decision to leave his post, declaring he could not support May’s plan for Brexit agreed plan.

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