‘Magnifique’, responds prime minister to news his father’s application has been successful
Boris Johnson’s father, Stanley, says he is “absolutely delighted” to retain a tie with the EU after Brexit as it was confirmed he had acquired French citizenship.MagnifiqueFrance’s justice ministry confirmed that Stanley Johnson, whose mother, Irene Williams, was born in Versailles, secured nationality on Wednesday after his application last November. A statement said: “This decision only regards Mr Stanley Johnson and does not extend to his descendants.
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