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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBoris Johnson's brother resigns from Parliament
Jo Johnson, Boris Johnsons brother, has resigned as a minister and will step down as an MP, saying he was torn between family loyalty and the national interest.
The shock announcement adds to the pressure on the prime minister, injecting a family feud into the political crisis in Westminster.
Jo Johnson been appointed a universities minister when his brother became PM last month.
He raised eyebrows by accepting the position in a government willing to accept a no-deal Brexit, given he had been a vocal supporter of holding a second referendum.
The shock announcement adds to the pressure on the prime minister, injecting a family feud into the political crisis in Westminster.
Jo Johnson been appointed a universities minister when his brother became PM last month.
He raised eyebrows by accepting the position in a government willing to accept a no-deal Brexit, given he had been a vocal supporter of holding a second referendum.
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Champp
(2,114 posts)1. Jo Jo is a no go for Bo Jo
It will be said.
arenean
(456 posts)2. Even his brother can't stand him
MP resigns to spend less time with his family
CottonBear
(21,596 posts)3. OK. I did not know Boris that has a brother who is/was a Tory MP.
Wow. Its really hard for this American to keep up with the Brexit drama.
You couldnt make any of this up.
FunkyLeprechaun
(2,383 posts)5. And jo was a big remainer
So is Boriss sister, Rachel.
CottonBear
(21,596 posts)6. I read the Guardian UK politics website for all of my Brexit News:
https://www.theguardian.com/politics
I just found out about Rachel Johnson a few moments before you posted.
It seems like they are going to vote on Friday to prevent a no deal Brexit, and then, on Monday, vote to hold a general election
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/sep/05/brexit-lords--blow--boris-johnson-pass-bill-stopping-no-deal-politics-live
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I just found out about Rachel Johnson a few moments before you posted.
It seems like they are going to vote on Friday to prevent a no deal Brexit, and then, on Monday, vote to hold a general election
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/sep/05/brexit-lords--blow--boris-johnson-pass-bill-stopping-no-deal-politics-live
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(56,582 posts)8. His brother was famously a Tory Remainer
Two years ago that was a thing.
What a shit-show.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)7. What a mess.
I hope this all gets sorted out.