'Brexit isn't the only issue!' Theresa May confronted by angry voter on campaign trail
THERESA MAY was forced to defend herself on the campaign trail as an angry voter told her 'Brexit is not the only issue facing the UK.'
Theresa May faces CHALLENGE from voter
The PM was told packed food banks and homelessness were a larger priority for people than hearing Boris Johnson saying leaving the European Union was about “selling haggis to the Americans”.
Walking alongside Mrs May, the voter said: “Brexit is not the only issue. Food banks are packed and there is massive problems with homelessness, house prices, [you’re] solely focusing on Brexit.”
As Mrs May responded that “Brexit has huge opportunities” for the UK “if we get the right deal”, the woman retorted: “Boris Johnson says it’s about selling haggis to the Americans.”
Speaking to BBC after the stand-off with the Conservative Party leader, she added: “The austerity cuts have been incredibly damaging and we need a strong economy.
“I don’t believe Brexit is going to take us into a strong economy.”
On Tuesday the BBC also took Mrs May to task over her confidence in Brexit talks, as Laura Kuenssberg insisted it would be difficult for the UK to face the will of 27 European Union countries.
Kuenssberg said: “You are brutally outnumbered by 27 other countries, you can say as much as you like that you will be tough, you’ll try to get the best deal. But you are brutally outnumbered.”
Brushing off the suggestion her negotiators are not up for the job, Mrs May said a “good deal” would be the best outcome for both the UK and Brussels.
Laura Kuenssberg BLASTS UK chances of Brexit deal
Boris Johnson says it’s about selling haggis to the Americans
The PM said: “There will be 27 countries on one side and of course there is the UK negotiating for the UK.
“I believe that we can get a deal that’s good for the UK and good for the rest of the European Union.
“But how much more important it is from what you say to actually ensure that we have the strong and stable leadership here in the United Kingdom to stand up for the UK, to fight for the UK and to get the best possible deal.
“There’s only a choice of one or two people to do that, it’s either going to be me or Jeremy Corbyn, I think I’m the best person to do that.”
Following Jean-Claude Juncker’s leak to German media where details of a private Brexit dinner were revealed, Mrs May warned she would be a “bloody difficult woman” during exit talks.
Mrs May said: "During the Conservative Party leadership campaign I was described by one of my colleagues as a bloody difficult woman.
“And I said at the time the next person to find that out will be Jean-Claude Juncker."
The PM added: “These are going to be tough negotiations as we as we go ahead. I’m asking the British people to give me a mandate to go into those negotiations.
“Every vote for me and my team is a vote to strengthen our hand in ensuring that we get the best possible deal for the United Kingdom.”