Boris Johnson's 'charm', like a trolley in a supermarket car park, has its limits | Marina Hyde

The prime minister's Merrie England delusions may work here, but beyond Dover he's just a liar of global repute

Can it really be just three entire years and three entire days since Michael Gove said of a Brexit deal: The final whistle has blown, and the prime minister has won"? Either way, I see the Brexit talks have moved into the threatening-suicide-if-your-ex-doesn't-do-what-you-want stage. On Thursday evening, Boris Johnson took to the airwaves to warn that with negotiations due to end on Sunday, there is now a strong possibility" of a no-deal Brexit.

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