6 Sep 2019

British PM's brother quits as MP and govt minister

From Morning Report, 7:34 am on 6 September 2019

The British prime minister's brother, Jo Johnson, has announced he is quitting as a member of parliament and government minister. His decision is the latest twist to affect the governing Conservative Party, after it expelled twenty-one rebels who voted against the government in a key Brexit vote. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his family - like many others - have been divided by Brexit, but he says his brother's a "fantastic guy". Mr Johnson's also announced he will give MPs another chance to vote for an early election on Monday. Our correspondent in London, Olly Barratt, joined us with the latest.