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Boris Johnson's own brother dramatically quit as an MP and government minister, accusing him of trashing the national interest

Will MartinSep 5, 2019, 16:01 IST

Reuters

Jo Johnson, the younger brother of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped down as a member of parliament, saying he is "torn between family loyalty and the national interest" in a tweet Thursday.

Johnson, unlike his brother supports remaining in the European Union and has called repeatedly for a second Brexit referendum.

He was an MP for the Orpington constituency on the outskirts of London.

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Boris Johnson's own brother dramatically quit as an MP and government minister, accusing him of trashing the national interest

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