This week, the UK foreign secretary suggested a bridge across the English Channel

Danil Boparai | 20 January 2018 3 comments

This week on Dezeen, UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson revealed his plans for a bridge linking England and France.

The Conservative MP – who staunchly campaigned for the UK to leave the European Union during the divisive 2016 referendum – proposed building a "Boris bridge" across the English Channel, and has reportedly gained the approval of French president Emmanuel Macron.

Johnson tweeted: "I'm especially pleased we are establishing a panel of experts to look at major projects together."

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