Boris Johnson's own brother dramatically quit as an MP and government minister, accusing him of trashing the national interest

Reuters

Jo Johnson, the younger brother of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped down as a member of parliament, saying he is "torn between family loyalty and the national interest" in a tweet Thursday.

Johnson, unlike his brother supports remaining in the European Union and has called repeatedly for a second Brexit referendum.

He was an MP for the Orpington constituency on the outskirts of London.

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