The Brexit choices being offered by the prime minister are “completely acceptable”, Jo Johnson has told Sky News. Mr Johnson, whose shock resignation as transport minister took Westminster by surprise, said while he disagreed with is Brexiteer brother, Boris, on quitting the EU, they both agreed on the “limitations and the profound flaws” of the deal to be presented by the government. The Remain supporter argued it would leave the UK in a “vassal state relationship” to Brussels, while the no deal alternative would mean “chaos”. Calling for a second referendum on Brexit, Mr Johnson said the government’s insistence that this would not happen should be taken “with a pinch of salt”. He added: “If Parliament wants a referendum the legislation can be passed quickly. If there’s a will, a way can be found.” But International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has warned the government would not be “bounced” into holding another poll and so “those who lost the previous one can try to apply continued membership of the European Union to the people of Britain in perpetuity”. Speaking to Sky News, Mr Johnson said: “This choice between a deeply flawed deal that leaves us in a sort of vassal state relationship to the EU or no deal at all and the chaos that would bring. “There are alternatives and absolutely vital that we now explore those and we use the mechanism of a referendum to do exactly that.” He added: “We are now at the point where MPs are going… [Read full story]
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