’Donnez-moi un break’: Johnson says France needs to ’get a grip’ over submarine deal

Boris Johnson has said French officials need to ’prenez un grip’ amid continued anger at the US and UK’s recent submarine deal with Australia. France recalled its ambassadors from both countries in response to Sunday’s announcement. On Wednesday the prime minister said ’It is not exclusive. It is not trying to shoulder anybody out. It is not adversarial towards China, for instance. It is there to intensify links and friendship between three countries.’ Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► ‘We felt fooled’: France still furious after Australia scraps $90bn submarine deal ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► https://inst