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Boris Johnson Defends Brexit Stance, Claims PM Role Inevitable Regardless of Vote
Brexit: It didn’t matter whether I backed Leave or Remain – I would have become PM anyway, Boris Johnson claims
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Boris Johnson asserts that he would have become Prime Minister regardless of his stance on Brexit, claiming his support for Leave was principled. This statement comes ahead of a BBC documentary exploring the Brexit referendum's impact and the political dynamics surrounding it.
- 01Boris Johnson insists his support for Brexit was based on principle, not ambition for power.
- 02Former Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne challenge Johnson's claims, suggesting he did not genuinely believe in Leave.
- 03Johnson's ex-wife, Marina Wheeler KC, acknowledges that her concerns about EU law influenced his views.
- 04Tensions within the Leave campaign are highlighted, including disputes over campaign strategies and claims about NHS funding.
- 05The documentary 'A Very British Civil War' will explore the complexities of the Brexit referendum.
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Boris Johnson has rejected claims that his support for the Brexit campaign was motivated by a desire for power, asserting that he would have become Prime Minister regardless of his position on the EU. In an upcoming BBC documentary, he argues that his decision to back Leave was rooted in principle, despite facing a personal threat from then-Prime Minister David Cameron. Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne, however, question Johnson's sincerity, suggesting he believed the Leave campaign would fail. Johnson's ex-wife, Marina Wheeler KC, supports his claim of principled motivation, citing her own concerns about EU law. The documentary also reveals internal conflicts within the Leave campaign, including disputes over misleading claims about Brexit's financial benefits and the handling of immigration as a key issue. The first episode of 'A Very British Civil War' is set to air on June 8, exploring the broader implications of the Brexit referendum.
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The Brexit referendum has had significant political ramifications in the UK, influencing party dynamics and public sentiment.
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