Boris Johnson could be last UK prime minister, warns Gordon Brown

The former Labour prime minister criticised the “extreme nationalism” of the Tories and the SNP
The former Labour prime minister criticised the “extreme nationalism” of the Tories and the SNP
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Boris Johnson will be the last prime minister of the United Kingdom unless a new and radical vision for the Union is adopted, Gordon Brown has warned.

The former Labour prime minister attacked “extreme nationalism” from both Conservative Brexiteers and the SNP that he said ignored the challenges facing the UK.

He predicted that Nicola Sturgeon’s party will condense its case for independence into two words: “Boris and Brexit.”

Both Mr Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, his challenger in the contest to replace Theresa May, have said that they would prioritise safeguarding the Union over Brexit.

This is at odds with their party members. A YouGov poll found that 63 per cent would be willing to accept Scotland becoming independent if it meant Britain left the