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Boris Johnson, not before time, resigned today. However, before we all start rejoicing and throwing our hats in the air, he has only resigned as leader of the Conservative party. He will remain as PM until the Conservative Conference in October. I guess there’s a few more things to destroy before he goes.
In the meanwhilst, this is what the leader of the opposition wrote:
In the afternoon, Johnson stood outside Number 10 and delivered what some have called a resignation speech. In it, he talked about his achievements and how he felt the country had elected him; his ‘magic’ had given the 2019 election to the Conservatives, after all. He did not, however, apologise. For all the lies, the rule breaking, the sex scandals, not a word of contrition. In other words, I suppose, he would do it all again.
And, I guess, he’s got a few months to do some more damage. In fact, moments before his speech, he redesigned the Cabinet, presumably for himself.
All day, the hashtags #ClownFall and #ByeByeBoris were doing a roaring trade in trending.
Another very bright announcement today was when Jacob Rees-Mogg declared that he wouldn’t serve under any PM but Johnson. Now that is some great news. Mind you, being a Tory, who knows if it’s true? Certainly not me.
Then, from Russia, came this statement: “Mr Johnson had been hit by a boomerang thrown by himself“. Which I think is a perfect description of his premiership.
If nothing else, the premiership of Boris Johnson (real name Alexander) has taught me a lot about politics; about how they work. It has highlighted the contempt that a certain stratum of society in this country, views the electorate. I have found it unbelievable that this country thinks a Tory government is so much better than they are, doffing their caps in deference to the toffs.
So, thanks, Mr Johnson, for all this has taught me. You can rest assured that I will never vote Conservative.
