Boris Johnson Feigns Political Principles And Resigns As Foreign Secretary
Boris Johnson has becomes the latest British politician to sneak away from a catastrophic sh*t-show of his own making as he follows fellow cabinet member David Davis in resigning today.
He leaves in response to the government's Brexit position reached at Chequers this weekend, comparing the prospect of peddling it to ‘polishing a turd’.
A Downing Street spokesman said: “This afternoon, the Prime Minister accepted the resignation of Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary. His replacement will be announced shortly. The Prime Minister thanks Boris for his work.”
His work includes falling for a prank call, saying "f**k business" in a leaked recording and announcing Donald Trump would do a better job of Brexit negotiations. What a legacy.
The internet had some fond words of farewell for BoJo.
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20)- Tom Hamilton (@thhamilton) July 9, 2018
What’s that? Boris Johnson’s resigned, the government’s in freefall, and football’s coming home???
My birthday wish came true 😩😩😩- Ash Sarkar (@AyoCaesar) July 9, 2018
Difficult to see how May can replace the knowledge and wisdom of both David Davis and Boris Johnson unless by some stroke of luck Tesco have got TWO pineapples
- joe (@mutablejoe) July 9, 2018
Can I just say that while I don't agree with Boris Johnson on anything, I want to be absolutely clear that I have absolutely no respect for him either.
- pooka (@pangopup) July 9, 2018
So David Davies and Boris Johnson resign whilst Love Island announces two new boys are entering the villa tonight...coincidence?
- Lydia (@lydiabarthelmes) July 9, 2018
First reactions from around the country to the news of the resignation of Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson.#BorisJohnson#BrexitShambles#PeoplesVote pic.twitter.com/FMHMuoYPTb
- HyperNormalisation (@HNormalisation) July 9, 2018
Everyone needs to give Boris Johnson a break - he has two statements to write before he decides which is going to offer him the best outcome. It takes time to figure out what's going to further your career the most #WheresBoris
- Shehab Khan (@ShehabKhan) July 9, 2018
As Bullingdon boys David Cameron and Boris Johnson trashed restaurants and then left others to clear up the mess. This time they've smashed up an entire country before retreating to their country estates. #BorisJohnson
- Otto English (@Otto_English) July 9, 2018
Boris Johnson has resigned. Now we just need England to win the semi-final to complete a brilliant week for the nation
- Ian Birrell (@ianbirrell) July 9, 2018
His departure has increased speculation that Theresa May will face a vote of no confidence, triggering a leadership contest.
Somebody start the timer to see how long it takes for Boris to announce himself in for the race.
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