Boris Johnson accuses Jeremy Corbyn of trying to 'fiddle' second EU referendum in pre-debate letter

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'The prime minister has done more than 100 interviews.' michaelgove is pushed on why BorisJohnson has refused to commit to a BBC TV interview, which other party leaders have already taken part in. Breakfast Latest on the GeneralElection2019 GE2019:

"Even worse, your manifesto sets out plans to fiddle your second referendum on Brexit. You want to give two million EU nationals the vote in your referendum.

Referring to interviews he has conducted with party leaders during the election campaign, Mr Neil said:"We've always proceeded in good faith that the leaders would participate.And he told the prime minister:"It is not too late. We have the interview prepared. Oven-ready, as Mr Johnson likes to say. Although the Tories' poll lead has narrowed slightly during the election campaign, the hour-long BBC debate is almost certainly Mr Corbyn's last chance to achieve a major boost in Labour support."You have made clear that you oppose an Australian-style points system and you will not only continue 'free movement' with the EU but your policy is extend it to the entire world.

"Your approach has already done serious harm to trust in democratic politics and cancelling the result of the previous referendum before it has even been implemented will do more damage.

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