FT News Briefing Wednesday, November 20
Nov 20, 2019
In a heated televised debate, Boris Johnson edges out Jeremy Corbyn, sparking discussions on Brexit strategies. Meanwhile, testimony reveals Trump’s questionable conduct during a call with Ukraine. A tragic self-driving Uber accident points to driver negligence as a key factor. Additionally, Brazil's push for sugarcane exports complicates EU trade talks, raising concerns over environmental policies and the Amazon fires. The delicate balance between agriculture and environmental commitments could derail this landmark deal.
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Debate Outcome
- Boris Johnson narrowly won the first televised debate against Jeremy Corbyn, focusing on his "Get Brexit Done" message.
- Corbyn aimed to deflect Brexit questions, preferring to discuss other issues, but struggled when pressed on his stance.
Vindman's Testimony
- Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman testified that Trump's demand for a foreign government to investigate a U.S. citizen was improper.
- Vindman and Jennifer Williams, present during the July 25th call, were the first officials with firsthand knowledge to testify.
Uber Crash Ruling
- The NTSB ruled the primary cause of the Uber self-driving car fatality was the backup driver’s inattention, not solely the technology.
- The driver streamed a TV show and glanced at her phone, violating Uber's policies, while the pedestrian had methamphetamine in her system.