Boris Johnson speaking at a leadership hustings event

The speaker addresses the current political challenges faced by their party, highlighting poor performance in recent elections and the rise of other parties. They emphasize the importance of completing Brexit by October 31st to restore trust in politics and strengthen their party. The speaker outlines a strategy to achieve Brexit, including resolving the Northern Irish backstop and ensuring protections for EU nationals.

How does the speaker describe the current state of their party?

What does the speaker propose regarding the Northern Irish backstop?