United Kingdom: Boris Johnson wants a new symbol liner to succeed Brittania

Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Hartlepool on May 7, 2021 (Illustrative image).

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A ship to serve the economic and diplomatic interests of the United Kingdom.

This is the plan of the British Prime Minister.

A symbol which marks the country's exit from the European Union and also a means of flattering the old imperialist sentiments of a section of the population.

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With our correspondent in London,

Marie Boëda

A ship built in the United Kingdom by the British for the influence of the country.

This is the message conveyed by Boris Johnson.

Take a greater place on the international scene and recall the know-how in the field of shipbuilding.

Give a strong image

Its cost will be 230 million euros.

It will host trade negotiations, international summits and sail all oceans.

It will be the guarantor of the security and diplomacy of the nation.

He will accompany the Prime Minister on his official trips.

The royal family could also use it on their travels.

A strong image of the power of an independent United Kingdom, which goes beyond European borders to open up to the world.

This project delights the current majority.

Like the conservative daily

The Telegraph,

which campaigned for the replacement of the royal yacht, the Britannia, which was put out of service by Labor Tony Blair 24 years ago.

The site is due to start next year, for commissioning in four years.

The ship will be baptized in due course, said Boris Johnson.

But a name is already circulating: Prince Philip.

The Queen's husband, who

died two months ago

.

He had distinguished himself in the Royal Navy during World War II and had played an important part in the design of the Britannia.

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