LONDON, July 16 (AP): The favorite to become Britain's next prime minister, Boris Johnson, has raised the Brexit stakes by saying he will discard a contentious part of the European Union divorce deal agreed by outgoing leader Theresa May.
Britain's Parliament rejected May's deal, in large part because of a measure designed to ensure an open border between the U.K.'s Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland.
Brexit supporters think the so-called "backstop" keeps Britain too closely bound to EU trade rules. Some have argued for an exit clause or time limit.
Johnson raises Brexit stakes with Irish border stance
FE Team | Published: July 17, 2019 00:00:20
Johnson raises Brexit stakes with Irish border stance
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