Published 21:05 IST, November 3rd 2019
Brexit: Johnson apologizes to Tory members for extending deadline
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologized to Conservative Party members who voted for him making him party leader for not taking Britain out of EU.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologized to Conservative Party members who voted for him making him leer of party for t taking Britain out of bloc as scheduled on October 31. He told a news ncy on vember 3 that it was a matter of deep regret that he was unable to do it.PM Johnson has frequently said that Brexit would happen at end of last month. Johnson's plan to exit EU with or without a divorce deal was taken down by Parliament he was forced to request an extension until January 31.
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PM Johnson apologizes to Tory members
When he was asked if he should apologize to Tory members, he said of course because it is a matter of deep regret. He said that people and government should work toger to make it happen. He said that his government is different from or governments because government still offers a deal to leave EU in middle of December if y are fortunate eugh to get a majority. Johnson said delay was painful t for his own ego but because businesses and families could t plan as y were unaware when Brexit was going to be done. Johnson also said in an interview that US President Donald Trump was incorrect to say current withdrawal agreement could harm a UK-US tre deal.
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Johnson loses ar party member
Johnson lost ar senior female party member this weekend after former minister Margot James anunced she was resigning from her post as MP and would t contest next elections. James was among 21 Tory MPs who lost whip after voting against a -deal Brexit. She said that re was a conflict between her views on future interests of country and those of her constituents.
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17:38 IST, November 3rd 2019