Boris Johnson Launches Bid to Become UK Prime Minister

• 06.12.2019, 16:00
•  Europe,  World

Evening Standard

Johnson says he is not aiming for a no-deal Brexit, and he does not expect such a scenario to happen.

But he adds that Britain must leave the EU on October 31, its current deadline, with or without a deal. He says the UK cannot secure a good deal with Brussels unless it is serious about preparing for a no-deal break, CNN reports. 

"After three years and two missed deadlines, we must leave the EU on October 31," he says. "Delay means defeat. Delay means Corbyn. Kick the can again, and we kick the bucket."