"I cannot, in all conscience, support the Government's position when it is clear this deal (Brexit) would be detrimental to our nation's interests," Johnson said. "The ' back stop ', contained in the agreement, gives our country no clear, unilateral path out of the European Union and ensures we will be fettered in our ability to negotiate trade deals with other nations in the future."
He added "I have therefore decided the time has come to place my loyalty to my country above my loyalty to the nutcase. This is possible the hardest decision i have ever made but i believe it the right one for both my constituents & my country"
"I cannot, in all conscience, support the Government's position when it is clear this deal (Brexit) would be detrimental to our nation's interests," Johnson said. "The ' back stop ', contained in the agreement, gives our country no clear, unilateral