In New Zealand, Johnson parries queries on British politics
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson brushed aside questions Tuesday in New Zealand about infighting in his Conservative Party and speculation about him making a leadership bid.
Johnson used his renowned wit to parry questions during a joint media conference with New Zealand Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee, following a meeting with Brownlee and Prime Minister Bill English.
Asked about British politics, Johnson said he’d been travelling in Japan and now New Zealand.
“Any such activity’s completely passed me by,” he said. “Nor am I aware, no-one has sent me any news of any such infighting.”