Following the resignation of her Brexit Secretary and ministers, May’s government is even worse difficulty with the resignation of Boris Johnson, the Foreign Secretary. This is the first “great Officer of State” to resign over her proposals for the post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
Boris is widely expected to launch his long-awaited leadership bid. This is likely to be the best moment for it. A previous challenge to a Tory leader, that of Michael Portillo (against John Major) fizzled out as he missed “his moment”.
Monday, Jul 9, 2018 · 2:24:26 PM +00:00
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Lib Dem FoP
Ignomony on ignomony. Boris is still holed up in his official residence but his five motorcycle outriders that escort his official car have left. He is no longer Foreign Secretary so will have to make his own arrangements for transport. He has already got the removal people in.