Boris Johnson has criticised British prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy as the Tory conference begins, branding the proposals “deranged” and “preposterous”, while also supporting the building of a bridge between Britain and Ireland. “What we need to do is build a bridge between our islands. But nobody should be in any doubt.”The Tory gathering in Birmingham has been marked by a deepening rift over Brexit policy. Mr Lewis said the “technical issue” had been resolved but “we are investigating the issue further and apologise for any concern caused”. The profiles of former foreign secretary Mr Johnson and Environment Secretary Michael Gove were among those reportedly accessed.–Press Association

Source: The Irish Times September 30, 2018 07:18 UTC