Boris Johnson in furious spat with Andrew Neil after broadcaster questioned Tories’ record
Boris Johnson in ‘bust-up’ at state visit reception as Tory tensions grow
- A state reception dinner for British right-wingers in London's Mayfair descended into a heated disagreement between Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and broadcaster Andrew Neil.
- The 'bust-up' centred on the Conservative government's record, particularly regarding Brexit and immigration, with a witness describing 'real anger' among attendees.
- Boris Johnson robustly defended his government's actions, arguing Brexit provided powers to reduce immigration and that he had done so, while others criticised the Tories' performance in power.
- The event, hosted by US broadcaster Newsmax, included guests such as Nigel Farage, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Marco Rubio, and US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent, who are in the UK for Donald Trump's state visit.
- The row highlights growing tensions on the Conservative right, following recent high-profile defections of former Tory MPs, including Danny Kruger and Maria Caulfield, to Reform UK.