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Boris Johnson: we considered ‘aquatic raid’ on Netherlands to seize Covid vaccine

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Ex-PM considered 'aquatic raid' on Dutch warehouse to seize Covid vaccines.

He discussed plans with senior military officials in March 2021 , according to memoirs.

The AstraZeneca vaccine was at the heart of a cross-Channel row over exports.

Johnson said he believed the EU was treating the UK “with malice” at the time.

He also denied eating cake at a party held to celebrate his 56th birthday during the crisis.

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