Boris Johnson slams Theresa May’s ‘chicken’ Government for ‘bottling it’ over Brexit

BORIS Johnson last night branded Theresa May’s Government “chicken” and has “bottled it completely” over Brexit.

The former Foreign Secretary also urged Theresa May to “channel the spirit of Moses” to to abandon her deal and exit the EU now.

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The ex-Foreign Secretary described the proposed Northern Irish backstop as a “democratic disaster” that has alienated Leavers and Remainers.

Johnson, 54, also said alternative plans for a Norway-style deal would be “catastrophic”.

Writing in The Daily Telegraph, he said: “The reason we are not leaving on Friday is not the fault of MPs.

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“We are not leaving this Friday because the government has chickened out.”

He added: “Extend the implementation period to the end of 2021 if necessary; use it to negotiate a free trade deal; pay the fee; but come out of the EU now – without the backstop.

“It is time for the PM to channel the spirit of Moses in Exodus, and say to Pharaoh in Brussels – LET MY PEOPLE GO.”

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