Boris Johnson on testing Gulf tour after Saudi Arabia remark

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is on a testing tour of the Middle East after he accused UK ally Saudi Arabia of "puppeteering" proxy wars in the region. The Cabinet minister was slapped down by Downing Street over his comments, with a spokeswoman for Theresa May telling Sky News his opinions were "not the Government's views" . The spokeswoman said Mrs May has "full confidence" in Mr Johnson and noted he will have the opportunity to set out official policy - to strengthen tie