The contenders for the leadership of the UK Independence Party and premiership of the UK have both said they would prepare for a potential no - deal Brexit . Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he would accept a no - deal departure with a “ heavy heart ” , and his predecessor Boris Johnson said the threat of a hard vote would ensure the UK wins the votes it needs . Both made their comments in a Birmingham conference as part of a month - long series of hustings .
The contenders for the leadership of the UK Conservative Party and premiership of the country have both said they would prepare for a potential no-deal Brexit. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he would accept a no-deal departure with a “heavy heart”, and his predecessor Boris Johnson said the threat of a hard Brexit would ensure the UK wins the deal it needs. Both made their comments in a Birmingham conference as part of a month-long series of hustings.