Asked to give a categorical answer on whether Mr Johnson supported the England team's stance this afternoon, the premier's official spokesman said: 'Yes. Asked to give a categorical answer on whether Mr Johnson supported the England team's stance, the premier's official spokesman said: 'Yes. Mr Johnson made the promise as G7 leaders gathered in Cornwall to discuss the world's recovery from Covid-19. But Mr Johnson sounded defiance today, boosted by Mr Biden seemingly backing off a confrontation in their talks, insisting the trade rules are 'excessively burdensome'. Mr Biden and Mr Johnson insisted they were in 'complete harmony' last night as they tried to sweep away explosive claims of an eve-of-summit diplomatic row.

Source: Daily Mail June 11, 2021 14:34 UTC