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25 Jun 2019

Boris Johnson makes ‘do or die’ pledge to leave EU by 31 October

Senior Political Correspondent

Boris Johnson has insisted that if he’s Prime Minister, Brexit will happen on the 31st of October – come what may, do or die.

As campaigning in the Conservative leadership election stepped up a gear, he challenged his opponent, Jeremy Hunt, to make the same commitment.

Mr Hunt kept up his attacks on Boris Johnson’s character, claiming only he has what it takes to close a deal with Brussels.

We managed to speak to Mr Johnson as he campaigned for the support of the Tory grassroots.