By John Stevens Deputy Political Editor For The Daily Mail and Jessica Green For Mailonline
Published: 22:01 GMT, 19 March 2019 | Updated: 02:08 GMT, 20 March 2019
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Boris Johnson appeared slightly overdressed when strolling along an Italian beach with his ex-Tory aide girlfriend Carrie Symonds on Saturday - before being called back to the UK to meet Theresa May.
The former foreign secretary was yesterday called to Downing Street by the Prime Minister for last-ditch talks urging him to get behind her plan.
In a face-to-face meeting of around 40 minutes, Mrs May cautioned that failure to back her deal would result in a delayed departure from the EU.
Yet Mr Johnson, who had been enjoying a walk along the Fornillo beach, in Positano, this weekend, told the Prime Minister that he will still not vote for her deal despite her warning.
Boris Johnson appeared slightly overdressed when strolling along an Italian beach with his ex-Tory aide girlfriend Carrie Symonds on Saturday
Mr Johnson, who had been enjoying a walk along the Fornillo beach, in Positano, this weekend, was called back to Downing Street to meet Theresa May
Mr May also expressed concerns that MPs could seize control of the process, meaning Brexit could be watered down or might not happen at all.
But Mr Johnson told her he would not back down unless she successfully renegotiated the Irish backstop.
‘His position remains the same,’ said a friend. ‘Unless there is some sort of movement on the backstop, he will not vote for the deal.’
