direct to your inboxBoris Johnson's father Stanley Johnson has said he's applying for French citizenship.Stanley Johnson told broadcaster RTL on Thursday that he was in the process of "reclaiming" his French identity.It comes as the Brexit transition period ends tonight, December 31, at 11pm and a trade deal has entered law after being given royal ascent by the Queen.He said: "It is not a question of becoming French. If I understand correctly, I am French."My mother was born in France.