LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday rebuffed allegations that he was inciting violence by accusing his Brexit opponents of “surrender” and “betrayal,” saying the only way to calm the simmering tensions was to stop delaying and leave the European Union (EU).

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks at the Leaders for Nature and People event in New York. The embattled prime minister recently defended Brexit and criticized those who oppose it. AFP PHOTO

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