partners, and the simultaneous desire, equally deep and heartfelt, for democratic self-government in this country. >> this morning, johnson was elected leader of the conservative party. he will meet with the queen tomorrow to formally assume his role as prime minister. i'm joined now by simon mcgee, a former british diplomatic press secretary. welcome, simon. not a big surprise as he was chosen in this last minute fight with jeremy hunt. the current foreign secretary. he's a populist. he's pro brexit, obviously but he has until october 31st to try to negotiate the deal, the economic arrangements for brexit. >> hi, andrea, yes, indeed. this is what the conservative leadership battle was all about who which one of the two