Boris Johnson’s aides in Downing Street have “opened channels” with the Brexit Party to discuss a formal general election pact, according to close associates of Nigel Farage.
The two party leaders have not talked since Johnson became prime minister. However, back-channel meetings between Number 10 and Brexit Party officials have taken place. Further talks, according to sources contacted by openDemocracy, are scheduled over the coming weekend.
They will include arranging a public meeting between Johnson and Farage that could take place shortly after parliament prorogues next week.
