Jeremy Hunt

No-deal Brexit looms as race for new British PM wraps up

July 18, 2019 | 09:01

The battle to be Britain's next prime minister enters its final straight on Wednesday (Jul 17) with both candidates hardening their positions on Brexit, putting the future government on a collision course with Brussels.

UK says Iran tanker will be freed after guarantees on destination

July 14, 2019 | 17:12

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt sought to ease tensions with Iran on Saturday (Jul 13), saying a tanker held by Gibraltar would be released if Tehran guaranteed it was not heading to Syria.

UK's Johnson admits needing EU support in event of no-deal Brexit

June 25, 2019 | 12:05

Boris Johnson, the favourite to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May, has acknowledged that London would need cooperation from the European Union to cushion potential shocks in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Britain can punch above its weight even after Brexit: Foreign Secretary

January 03, 2019 | 09:21

SINGAPORE: Britain can still punch above its weight globally even after it exits the European Union (EU), Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Wednesday (Jan 2) ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote at home.

Britain's top diplomat under fire over EU-USSR comparison

October 01, 2018 | 16:34

Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt came under fire on Monday (Oct 1) after comparing the EU's attitude to Brexit to that of the Soviet Union.

Putin would be the only winner in 'no deal' Brexit: UK minister

July 31, 2018 | 20:57

Russia's President Vladimir Putin would be the only winner in the event of Britain crashing out of the European Union next March without a withdrawal agreement, Britain's foreign minister said Tuesday (Jul 31).