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11/03/2016 Boris Johnson on leaving EU

Mr Johnson said an independent Britain could forge a new free trade deal with the EU, based on the example of Canada, and urged those backing an exit to hold their nerve.

In his first major speech on the referendum, Boris Johnson said an independent Britain could forge a new free trade deal with the EU, based on the example of Canada, and urged those backing an exit to hold their nerve. Tony Blair has also intervened in the debate, urging campaigners in favour of remaining in the EU to show more passion.

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