Brexit: Boris Johnson’s father wants to become French for leaving the EU

Boris Johnson’s father wants to become French because of Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s father doesn’t just want to be British anymore: he’s applying for a French passport because of Brexit. Stanley Johnson is a declared European.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s father, Stanley Johnson, no longer wants to be a British citizen. Therefore, apply for a French passport. He named Brexit as the reason. “I will always be European, that’s for sure. You cannot tell the British: you are not European. Having a connection to the EU is important, “Stanley Johnson said in a radio interview.

The British Prime Minister’s father was a Member of the European Parliament from 1979 to 1984 and voted to remain in the EU in the 2016 Brexit referendum. The 80-year-old now wants to obtain French citizenship as there are strong family connections in the country, he said. “If I understand correctly, I am French,” he said. «My mother was born in France, her mother was completely French, as was her grandfather. So for me it’s more like bringing back what I already have. And that makes me very happy. ”

Boris Johnson became known as a Brexit supporter in the 2016 referendum. Following the resignation of Prime Minister Theresa May, he became her successor. This year the UK left the EU. Since Thursday morning it has been clear that the hard-negotiated trade deal between the British and the European Union can go into effect, at least for the time being. There was not enough time for a proper ratification due to numerous delays.

(see / t-online)