Boris Johnson will ‘100%’ criticise Brexit deal if UK brought closer to EU, say allies

Former Tory PM said to have described Rishi Sunak’s strategy as ‘wholly irrational’

Boris Johnson is considering whether to publicly oppose any post-Brexit deal struck by Rishi Sunak with the EU to end the dispute over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The PM is under pressure from the DUP and Tory hardliners to get further concessions from Brussels, while party moderates have urged him to “get the bloody thing done”.

Mr Johnson will “100 per cent” condemn any agreement reached in the coming days if he feels it means closer alignment with the EU, allies told The Times.