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Trump benefits from a no-deal Brexit: UK opposition leader Corbyn

Saturday, 02 November 2019 7:20 PM [ Last Update: Saturday, 02 November 2019 7:29 PM ]

A combination of pictures created in London on April 26, 2019 Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn (R) listening to speeches on the second day of the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, north west England on September 24, 2018 and US President Donald Trump (L) speaking during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, on March 2, 2019. (Photo by AFP)

UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has accused US President Donald Trump of meddling in UK politics “to get his friend” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson elected.

Corbyn made the remarks on Saturday in Swindon, a town in southwest England, during his campaign for a general election to be held on December 12.

“Donald Trump is trying to interfere in Britain’s election to get his friend Boris Johnson elected,” Corbyn said on Twitter.

Corbyn added if Trump "isn't pleased at the prospect of a Labour government being elected in Britain", then he’s "entitled to his choice," adding that he’s willing to speak with Trump in order to discuss his stance on climate change policies.

Corbyn's comments came after Trump told Nigel Farage's radio show that it would be "so bad" if Corbyn was elected prime minister.

During their conversation, the US leader said, "Corbyn would be so bad for your country. He'd be so bad, he'd take you in such a bad way. He'd take you into such bad places".

PressTV-UK election campaign begins

The UK election campaigning has begun in earnest as politicians across the country attempt to woo potential voters to go to the polls on December 12.

Corbyn has promised to leave the European Union with a customs union, trade agreement and dynamic protection if he wins the election.

He further promised to hold a referendum at the end of a three-month period to determine whether Britons want to leave the bloc or not.

Britain was scheduled to leave the EU on October 31. However, the country’s parliamentarians did not approve Johnson’s deal with the bloc, prompting the EU to extend the Brexit deadline.

Johnson then called for a general election.

PressTV-Brexit Party ultimatum an opening for Corbyn

Brexit Party leader’s ultimatum to UK prime minister has enough momentum to place Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, as the next premiere.

Recent surveys have speculated that after the general election, no single party will hold a majority of seats in parliament.

The Conservatives are projected to fill 35% of seats in parliament after the general election, while the Brexit Party is projected to win 13% of seats, according to a recent YouGov survey.

If the Brexit Party splits the Leave vote, Corbyn could end up as the new prime minister. Mr. Corbyn is hoping to curry support from the Scottish National Party and Liberal Democrats, who may be able to act as a “kingmaker” when the final results come in.

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