The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently faced an incredulous conference in what was his first test as the new leader of the Conservative Party. The UK had been on the edge of a severe Brexit deadline and Johnson had been tasked with delivering a plan of how to deliver Brexit at the end of October.
The Prime Minister received a barrage of questions when he met with reporters for the first time since he was appointed on July 24th. The Prime Minister had to not only discuss what details he had concerning the Brexit majority amongst the House of Commons but also had to address the concerns of the public and other politicians.
In spite of the tense atmosphere, Johnson emphatically defended his position and his confidence to deliver what he had promised and what was expected. He did point out that he no longer felt bound by the original Brexit date of October 31st as he felt that the UK had more time to come to a compromise than previously thought.
Despite the loud criticism that was echoed throughout the conference, Johnson acknowledged that he had heard and understood what people were saying and how serious the atmosphere was. He also encouraged both sides of the House of Commons to find common ground in order to finally finalise the details of the Brexit.
He concluded his address by saying that he was still convinced that Brexit would be a good thing for the UK, although he was almost certain that the deadline couldn’t be met before the end of October. Nevertheless, Johnson also made it quite clear that he felt the whole topic of Brexit was still very much in the hands of the people.
At the end of such a tense day, the outcome of the conference was that the Prime Minister was given little guidance and support on the most crucial issue which was the Brexit deadline. He had to be sure to keep everyone informed and to continue to push for the best outcome for the UK.