Boris Johnson risks reopening divisions that tore his Conservative Party apart in 2019, with his government set to propose a law that would let U.K. ministers override parts of the Brexit deal he signed with the European Union.
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis confirmed Sunday the legislation will be presented to Parliament on Monday. That was meant to happen last week, but last-minute wrangling between ministers and interventions from pro-Brexit MPs — emboldened by Johnson’s weakened position after he narrowly survived a party confidence vote — led to a delay.
The rebellion by more than 40% of his Conservatives has left Johnson battling for survival, and his response so far appears to be to double down on the most controversial policies rather than seek a broader unity in the party. The government is also pressing ahead with a plan to start deporting migrants to Rwanda this week, against the wishes of some Tory MPs.
