Boris declares no-deal the only alternative To Brexit? With time running out to the Halloween deadline, just 29 days away. The whole Brexit situation is really heating up. Although deadline day is is nearly upon us, surely there is time for a deal to be made?
The conservative party is currently in Manchester, rallying up support for the difficult tasks that lay ahead. The UK Prime Minister and Tory leader being the guest speaker of the day. He begun his speech to his fellow conservative members, asking them, who had been mobbed outside? Probably due to the fact of his recent nationwide hospital visits, that were slightly hostile to say the least. But nonetheless, he did appear in a very upbeat and high spirited manner.
No-Deal Brexit
Brexit was always going to be top agenda regarding today’s conference and Mr Johnson didn’t waste no time. He explained that the UK, if need be, would be ready to deal a no-deal brexit. Similarly, he would be attending Brussels with “constructive and reasonable” proposals for a deal with the European Union.
Johnson also claimed that delaying Brexit beyond Halloween, could cost the UK taxpayer £1 billion a month. Insisting the UK has compromised on its approach, and pleaded on the EU to follow suit.
He also ruled out any post-Brexit border checks at Northern Ireland. The PM described negotiations on the so-called Irish backstop as “essentially a technical discussion” of how customs checks would work.
The PM also standing by his support for the NHS, something that he has stood by from before the referendum. Some opposing Labour MP’s saying it’s all the same typical Tory lies, they can not be trusted.
City And Politicians React
Tory MP - Therese Coffey
“I think it was uplifting, the hope that he talks about. Dare I say it was a classic Boris speech, but there was quite a lot of impromptu as well. But it showed his character and his warmth and also his determination to get this done. Compromises will be needed in the weeks ahead so we can leave with a deal.”
Adam Marshall - The British Chambers of Commerce
“The Prime Minister mentioned capitalism, investment and productivity. All of these are crucial for business and prosperity. Yet there’s a big difference between a list of buzz words and practical, real-world proposals that businesses can bank on in these turbulent times,”
“Companies need more detail on how the Prime Minister and his government will work with us to fulfil our shared aims of boosting investment, infrastructure and skills across the country. For the UK to prosper post-Brexit, these critical issues cannot remain hopeful ambitions, they require urgent, concrete action.”
Matt Kilcoyne - Deputy Director of the Adam Smith Institute
“If the Prime Minister wants to send Corbyn into orbit, he needs to match his words with deeds,” Kilcoyne added.
“A high skill and low tax economy is possible post Brexit. But it will mean bringing down the fifty year high tax burden on businesses and individuals. Although it will have to mean reducing trade barriers with the USA, Commonwealth and Asian markets.
“It will also mean making sure we’re paying our way. Although it may not fit the zeitgeist, but Britain is still running a deficit, and government debt stands at over £1.8 trillion.”
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