LONDON: The two candidates vying to become Britain’s next prime minister both said Friday they believe the EU will agree a Brexit deal this year without the controversial “backstop” provision for the Irish border. Ex-London mayor Boris Johnson, the favourite over foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt to replace outgoing premier Theresa May, predicted the European Union would instead negotiate the issue …
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July 13, 2019