Elevenses: A Long Overdue Obituary
Elected on slogans, toppled by scandals. Johnson finally resigns.
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician and writer serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since July 2019. He was Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 2016-2018 and Mayor of London 2008-2016. Johnson has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 and was previously MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008. He has been described as adhering to the ideology of one-nation and national conservatism.
Elected on slogans, toppled by scandals. Johnson finally resigns.
"I'm constantly surprised at being surprised at the awfulness of Boris Johnson ," said one person after read the comment.
"Carrie Johnson faces a race against time after buying a wallpaper steamer from Tesco," joked the Have I got News For You Twitter account.
After Stephen Merchant offered his services to the 'six-part farce' numerous people suggested who could play other Tory MPs.
"A joke 3 years in the making," said one 'biggest burn of the year' said another.
"Johnathan Pie on Johnson's demise and the hypocrisy of those who turned against him . A thing of beauty."
"You hear of these things happening of late. My flying pals have been spotting fancy crop circles, but I don’t think this one was to do with aliens!"
One source said: “It beggars belief that even after all the criticism Johnson has faced regarding integrity and probity, one of the reasons he is staying is to have his wedding party at Chequers."
We think the Daily Mail needs a lie-down and nice cup of tea after seeing this morning's front page.
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