Despite Boris Johnson claiming he doesn’t want to leave the EU without a deal, Chancellor Sajid Javid announced the spending which will cover the stockpiling of medicines, the hiring of more border officials and the funding of a publicity campaign.
Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg said Boris Johnson would not be “browbeaten” by Brussels and the European Union must realise the UK was not “frightened” of leaving.
Dr Graham Kings, an assistant bishop in the Diocese of Southwark expressed his disappointment on the News Hour.
“I’m appalled by this huge waste of resources, when it’s clear that no deal cannot happen,” he said. “These resources could be spent much better on the NHS and on education.”
The Prime Minister chaired his first meeting of the Brexit war cabinet – comprising the Chancellor, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove, Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay and Attorney General Geoffrey Cox – on Thursday.
Explaining the reason for the spending Sajid Javid said: “With 92 days until the UK leaves the European Union it’s vital that we intensify our planning to ensure we are ready.
“We want to get a good deal that abolishes the anti-democratic backstop. But if we can’t get a good deal, we’ll have to leave without one.
“This additional £2.1 billion will ensure we are ready to…
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