The issue of Great Britain's withdrawal from membership in the European Union (EU) dominated the tense debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, the candidate for the leader of the ruling Conservative Party, who will also be the British Prime Minister.
While Johnson played the card of optimism last night, Hunt opted for honesty by asking his opponent how firm his promised commitments are and if he will resign if he becomes British Prime Minister and does not reach Brexit on October 31.
Johnson has been repeating since the beginning of the campaign that Great Britain will leave the EU on October 31, with or without a Brexit deal.
Johnson, a former foreign minister and favorite for the prime ministership, initially avoided a direct answer to Hunt, but later said: "I don't want the EU to think that they will favor my resignation by refusing to reach an agreement."
Hunt replied that Johnson only cares about becoming prime minister.
Both want to renegotiate the terms of the separation with the EU.
During the debate, Hunt praised his negotiating skills, while Johnson made it clear that he would not give in to the EU.
In addition to Brexit, Johnson and Hunt also discussed special relations with the US, after US President Donald Trump criticized Theresa May and her Brexit efforts.
Trump also criticized the British ambassador to the US, Kim Deroch, after his diplomatic memos were leaked to the media, in which Trump was labeled as incompetent.
Hunt condemned Trump's criticism, while Johnson said he had criticized Theresa May himself and had a very good relationship with the White House.
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