WATCH: Theresa May launches withering Commons attack on Boris Johnson
The former prime minister launched a must-watch attack on her successor after the publication of Sue Gray's report.
The former prime minister launched a must-watch attack on her successor after the publication of Sue Gray's report.
Johnson's predecessor said she expects full accountability from those responsible.
“It wasn’t Johnson’s arrival in Downing Street that introduced the poison into our system, even if he significantly increased the dose. It was Brexit.”
Earlier this month Sir John Major hit out at the Johnson administration for its "shameful" conduct.
"The tragic irony of the last five years is that May’s first, emptiest slogan was both the truest and hardest to accept."
In stinging comments, the ex-PM said events in the Middle East were a "major setback" for British foreign policy.
Sir John because the second former to hit out at the move, after Theresa May voted against a three-line Tory whip for the first time in 25 years.
Theresa May also gave an impassioned speech announcing she will be voting against the cuts to the aid budget - the first time an ex-PM has voted against a Conservative three-line whip in 25 years.
It's five years since the referendum. The country has changed beyond recognition.
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