Johnson defends Brexit strategyBy ASSOCIATED PRESShome/News/World/Johnson defends Brexit strategyLONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday rebuffed allegations that he was inciting violence by accusing his Brexit opponents of “surrender” and “betrayal,” saying the only way to calm the simmering tensions was to stop delaying and leave the European Union (EU). Johnson, a Conservative, took power two months ago with a “do-or-die” promise that Britain will leave the EU on the scheduled date of October 31, even if there is no divorce deal to cushion the economic consequences. With talks between the United Kingdom and the EU showing little sign of progress, Johnson’s foes in parliament are determined to avoid a no-deal exit. On Friday, a 36-year-old man, Michael Roby, was charged with a public order offense after a disturbance outside the office of Labour lawmaker Jess Phillips, an outspoken critic of Johnson. Amber Rudd, who served in Johnson’s Conservative Cabinet until she quit three weeks ago, said she was “disappointed and stunned” by Johnson’s dismissal of their concerns.

Source: Manila Times September 28, 2019 18:33 UTC