UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman James Slack said the PM believed “we should have the election before the EU council and asks MPs to reflect on the sustainability of their position”. And he warned that “having chosen to introduce a bill that destroys our negotiating position” with EU on Brexit, politicians, “must take responsibility for their actions.” Johnson is expected to make a speech this afternoon in EU to push for election before October 17 EU summit.
Separately, the Prime Minister’s brother Jo John announced to quit the government today. He tweeted that “in recent weeks I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest.” “It’s an unresolvable tension & time for others to take on my roles as MP & Minister. #overandout.”
