UK PM Johnson gives EU conditions for Brexit divorce deal

Newly elected UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has told the European Union to ditch the “anti-democratic” Irish backstop or face failure to strike a Brexit divorce deal.

Johnson sounded the warning on Saturday after he had repeatedly said that if the EU continues to refuse to renegotiate the Withdrawal Agreement entered with his predecessor Theresa May, then he will take Britain out on Oct. 31 without a deal.

Speaking in the northern England city of Manchester, Johnson said; “If we get rid of the backstop, whole and entire, then we are making a lot of progress,” Johnson said, when asked if it was only the Irish border backstop that he wanted changed.

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He also talked about about improving public services, transport and the internet and driving up economic growth.

“Our post-industrial towns have a proud, great heritage but an even greater future. Their best years lie ahead of them,” he said, announcing new long-term rail links and promising immediate improvements to bus services.

Recall that immediately Johnson assumed office the European Union informed that it would not agree to change the Brexit withdrawal accord.

The EU reveal that much during a press conference in Brussels last Wednesday through its Commission deputy chief Frans Timmermans – who will retain his job under Von der Leyen.

Timmermans also warned Johnson of “challenging times ahead” over his plan to renegotiate Brexit.

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