Dominic Grieve has accused Boris Johnson of further radicalising on Brexit and leaving the UK with “starker” prospects by trying to appease hardliners in a strengthening of his stance on the Irish backstop. On Tuesday, Mr Grieve warned whoever becomes the next British prime minister that their government will collapse if they pursue a no-deal departure from the EU. Mr Grieve said Mr Johnson confirmed that hardliners would “put up another obstacle” if anyone was able to solve the issue because it is being “used as an excuse because of this radicalisation”. It had to go in its totality,” Mr Grieve said. Unlike contest underdog Mr Hunt, Mr Johnson has refused to rule out suspending Parliament in order to force Brexit through against the will of MPs.

Source: Irish Examiner July 16, 2019 09:56 UTC