19 Nov 2019 16.58 EST. Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clashed over Brexit in the final head-to-head debate before the 12 December election. This is widely referred to as a border down the Irish Sea, and we've explained the situation in more detail here. But Mr Johnson was met with applause from the audience when he said he found it "slightly curious" to be lectured about the union by Mr Corbyn, referring to the Labour leader's past support for those who want to see a united Ireland. It is because the party correctly concluded that he was the right person to win over sufficient votes to retain power. 11:00 AM EST, Fri December 13, 2019, What you need to know about Boris Johnson, Boris Johnson stars in a new pro-Brexit ad that's a parody of "Love Actually. As to why the nature of the Conservatives support has changed, Cummings might like to ask himself if he has some personal responsibility for that transformation. When it came to his turn, Mr Johnson referred to the London Bridge attack, and said it was "extraordinary and wrong" that the attacker was given automatic early release from prison after an earlier terrorism conviction. Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn have clashed over Brexit in the first TV election debate . He was really found out when he was asked about Brexit and he couldnt answer. Add your email below to receive details of the latest wealth building opportunities as they become available. At one stage Johnson boasted that truth matters and then the audience laughed. Why and how so many millions of citizens voted in favor of the status quo for a half-decade longer is something that is worth a little thought. The absent Jo Swinson is not much helped either. Its correct that checks will have to take place on goods crossing from Great Britain into Northern Ireland, if Boris Johnsons withdrawal agreement is passed. When the subject arose in the debate, Mr Corbyn said of his rival: "He spoke at a DUP conference and said there would be no [trade] restrictions [after Brexit] whatsoever, we now know there are restrictions.". The National Health Service has experienced some of its longest wait times for some types of healthcare visits despite targets to get people treated in a timely manner. UK election results 2019: Boris Johnson storms to victory. But this figure doesnt account for inflation during that time and so isnt very meaningful. Mr Johnson replied: "Not at all. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn going head to head in the BBC Election Debate in Maidstone, I want to have a government that represents the whole country. Corbyn wants a social and economic revolution in Britain; Johnsonone of his closest aides has quipped to a journalist friend of mine-is really offering Blairism, but a bit harder on crime. And the public trust was further undermined by the Tories rebranding the official CCHQ Twitter account as a 'fact checker' for the course of the debate. Who won ITV election debate? My conclusion is that there are very different explanations for how two people so obviously unsuited to high office became leaders of our two great political parties. Specifically, the one worn by the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. When Corbyn retires as an MP, he will receive a pension worth an estimated 1.6 million. But none of them were critical. Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn last night faced off in the first live TV clash of the general election. According to experts at the respected OECD, Corporation Tax is still higher in France (32%), Portugal (32%), Germany (30%), Belgium (30%), Greece (28%) and Italy (28%). Deborah Mattinson, who runs Britain Thinks, said that when asked to describe Johnson as a fictional character in focus groups leave voters say something like James Bond, a figure who is a bit glamorous and gets things done, while remainers prefer Homer Simpson, unable to select which button to push. The answer to Dominic Cummings question is thatLabourdoes not care enough about winning whilethe Conservatives care too much. THE FACTS: The Labour leader has repeatedly accused Johnson of using Brexit to sell out the NHS and its workers to the US. 06975984) limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales. Jeremy Corbyn net worth According to public records, from April 1, 2019 the Labour leader earns 79,468 as an MP. ", eople on as little as "20,000 a year will be paying 1,000 a year more in tax. In the case of Labours selectocracy, the desire was for unashamed socialism. Jeremy Corbyn claimed that there are 33,000 nursing vacancies in the NHS. I have been very, very sad to see this guy (Usman Khan) out on the streets able to do what he did. THE FACTS: Corbyn got this one wrong as all 10 DUP MPs voted against Johnson's deal. For Corbyn . In his closing statement, Mr Johnson warned that voting for other parties would lead to another hung parliament. Your browser does not support the