‘No-Deal Brexit More Likely if MPs Try to Block It’: Boris Johnson

London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday warned MPs that they are damaging his chances of getting a deal with the EU by trying to block a no-deal Brexit.

The former London Mayor said that the more MPs try to block a no-deal Brexit, “the more likely it is that we’ll end up in that situation”. His comments come after he announced suspending the Parliament for five weeks over September and October.

Critics say that the motive behind his decision was to give lawmakers in the House of Commons less time to stop a no-deal Brexit. However, Johnson has dismissed the claim, saying that it was to allow the government to hold a Queen’s Speech and outline its “very exciting agenda” for the future.

Senior Tory Sir Oliver Letwin said MPs still had time to act next week when they return from recess and before the suspension - which is expected to begin between September 9 and 12 and last until October 14, the BBC reported.

Former Prime Minister John Major also confirmed he would be seeking a judicial review through the courts to oppose the suspension - known as prorogation - joining forces with campaigner Gina Miller. Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson and Labour deputy leader Tom Watson also offered their backing. (IANS)

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