Viewers asked if Kwasi Kwarteng was ok after he began sweating heavily during questioning from Sky News host Adam Boulton on Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan. During the clash between the two on Mr Johnson’s insistence, there would be no need for tariffs in a no deal Brexit, Mr Kwarteng could be seen sweating heavily. His sweating continued through the interview as the Boris ally struggled to give answers that satisfied the Sky News host.
Mr Boulton began by saying: “What about these claims Boris Johnson is making that under WTO terms tariffs wouldn’t have to come in.
“When, for example, Liam Fox a lifelong Brexiteer, unlike Mr Johnson is saying well actually that is wrong and he’s the trade secretary.
Mr Kwarteng replied: “The first thing I’d say is that Boris has been a lifelong Brexiteer.
“I remember reading articles saying Brussels was a racket in the 90s.
Boris backing Kwasi Kwarteng was left dripping sweat as he was grilled by Sky News' Adam Boulton (Image: Getty)
“I think the point that he is making, and it is a broad point that I have campaigned for is that we want to have unilateral free trade.”
The pair begin to speak over one another as they argue over whether Boris is correct in his statement of no tariffs.
Mr Boulton replied: “The