Boris Johnson has ruled out forming a pact with the Brexit Party despite fears that Nigel Farage's group could cost the Tories the next election. On Thursday, Mr Johnson announced he would stand for the Tory leadership when Theresa May steps down. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon claimed on Friday that Mr Johnson as PM backed by Mr Farage would be a 'nightmare' for Scotland. Mr Farage said: 'Would I trust Boris Johnson? Mr Johnson resigned as foreign secretary last July, days after a plan for leaving the European Union was agreed by Conservative ministers.

Source: Daily Mail May 19, 2019 16:00 UTC