The foreign secretary, who is now second favourite in the race, gave a speech in London, with his wife, Lucia, numerous MPs and other supporters in the audience. Tory leadership: Mordaunt says Hunt has experience, values and plan to deliver Brexit - live news Read moreHunt’s pitch was that he was the best negotiator to deliver Brexit, arguing that his two years as culture secretary before the London Olympics had given him experience of complex projects. If we fight an election before delivering Brexit, we will be annihilated,” he told the audience. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Amber Rudd and Penny Mordaunt applaud the foreign secretary at the launch of his campaign. Photograph: Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA“The leadership I offer is based on one simple truth: without Brexit, there will be no Conservative government and maybe no Conservative party,” Hunt said.

Source: The Guardian June 10, 2019 12:44 UTC