Tory leadership race: Boris Johnson takes on Jeremy Hunt June 21, 2019 Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson are poised to battle for the right to become the next Prime Minister in the final stage of the Tory leadership race. Read more: Jeremy Hunt says he would delay Brexit past October Hunt beat fellow cabinet member and rival Michael Gove to win the right to challenge Johnson in [...]
Jeremy Hunt sets 30 September as no-deal Brexit ‘D-Day’ July 1, 2019 Jeremy Hunt would decide on 30 September whether to take the UK out of the EU without a deal if he was Prime Minister, he has revealed. The foreign secretary made the announcement on Monday morning as he set out his so-called “Brexit delivery plan” in a bid to show he was serious about walking [...]
Jeremy Hunt says time running out to save Iran nuclear deal July 15, 2019 Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt this morning insisted the Iran nuclear deal can still be salvaged as he arrived in Brussels for a meeting on the crisis. Read more: UK deploys second warship to gulf amid rising Iran tensions Hunt is meeting European Union foreign ministers to try to reach a solution to tensions with Iran, [...]
Like Boris, Jeremy Hunt should be wary of promising spending splurges June 27, 2019 Earlier this week, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) performed a useful public service, placing Boris Johnson’s spending proposals under the microscope. The less-than-glowing conclusion was that the plans would be immensely expensive, and have the side-effect of helping wealthy retirees more than current workers. Today, the IFS has done the same favour for rival [...]
Jeremy Hunt would accept a no-deal Brexit ‘with a heavy heart’ June 3, 2019 Jeremy Hunt has said he would lead Britain out of the European Union without a deal if he had no other choice, but that he would do so with a heavy heart. The foreign secretary, who is running for Tory leadership after Theresa May threw in the towel last month, said this morning such a [...]
Entrepreneurs need a free market, not student loan giveaways from Jeremy Hunt June 28, 2019 Entrepreneurs are a frequent component of a politician’s stump speech. MPs love to boast about their regard for job creators. Regardless of which end of the political spectrum you’re on, if you put any importance on healthy economic growth, you know that these people are vital to our success. But for all the lip service [...]
Tory leadership race: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt reveal fresh pledges June 27, 2019 Boris Johnson has promised to deliver an Australian-style points-based immigration system as Prime Minister if he wins the Tory leadership race. Johnson vowed to be “tougher on those who abuse our hospitality” and restore the public’s trust in the UK’s immigration system. Read more: Like Boris, Jeremy Hunt should beware of promising spending splurges Meanwhile, [...]
Boris Johnson challenges Jeremy Hunt to commit to 31 October Brexit date June 25, 2019 Boris Johnson has challenged his leadership rival Jeremy Hunt to commit to bringing the UK out of the EU on 31 October – regardless of whether a deal has been agreed. In a letter published on his Twitter feed, Johnson argues Brexit must take place by the end of the extension period – or the [...]
Jeremy Hunt warns Iran of ‘serious consequences’ over seizure of British-flagged oil tanker July 20, 2019 Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned Iran it will face “serious consequences” if the British-flagged oil tanker seized in the Gulf is not released. Hunt attended an emergency meeting on Friday night as tensions in the area escalate. Read more: Jeremy Hunt says time running out to save Iran nuclear deal Following the meeting a [...]
Liam Fox backs foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt for Tory leader June 4, 2019 Liam Fox has announced he will back foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt to replace Theresa May as prime minister. The international trade secretary- a Brexiteer – said he would support Hunt who earlier this week said pursuing a no-deal Brexit would be “political suicide”. Read more: Boris Johnson officially launches Tory leadership campaign Fox is the [...]