A war of words between Boris Johnson and Vince Cable erupted on Sunday night after the new Liberal Democrat leader made reference to rumours that the foreign secretary might be about to resign. Johnson accused Cable of “peddling lies” about him after the Liberal MP criticised the alleged uncertainty surrounding the foreign secretary’s position in government. “And the rumours of Boris Johnson being about to resign fuel the uncertainty.”In response, a spokesman for Johnson said Cable was “making stuff up” and instructed the Lib Dem leader to focus on devising his own policies. And if Philip Hammond secures a three-year transitional deal, can Boris Johnson confirm he will stay in the government and support the policy? It is certainly bold of Boris Johnson to accuse others of lying.

Source: The Guardian July 30, 2017 22:31 UTC