Boris Johnson asks the EU to delay Brexit despite saying there were 'no circumstances' in which he would request an extension

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The prime minister has sent a letter asking the EU to delay Brexit after previously saying he would rather be 'dead in a ditch' than do so.

Boris Johnson writes to the EU requesting that is delayed, after repeatedly insisting that he would not. The prime minister had said he would rather be"dead in a ditch" than send the letter. Johnson declined to sign the letter and sent a separate letter arguing against a delay. The EU will now consider Johnson's request. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Boris Johnson writes to the EU requesting that is delayed, after repeatedly insisting that he would not. The prime minister had said he would rather be"dead in a ditch" than send the letter. Johnson declined to sign the letter and sent a separate letter arguing against a delay. The EU will now consider Johnson's request. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

 

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jymbudd He meant to say there are no circumstances in which he won’t bullshit.

Wow, even the great Boris couldn't do it?🤣

BIUK Load of bollocks.

PaulAllenSK1 He needs to resign

This Country is run by liars and people that have self interests that are more important than the interests of the British people. The whole lot need to go

So now he's actually doing it, strange times is mighty Britain.

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