Boris Johnson has finally said he’ll resign as prime minister and leader of the Conservative party but is very keen to hang on in a ‘caretaker’ fashion until a successor is anointed.
Lots of people – in fact, nearly everyone – think this is a terrible idea, including former PM John Mayor.
People have been speculating exactly why – possibly because he doesn’t want to be in Number 10 for fewer days than Theresa May, for instance.
And the Mirror’s Pippa Crerar may have identified another reason.
EXCL: Boris Johnson and wife Carrie are planning big wedding bash at Chequers within weeks – with sources saying it’s part of reason he wants to stay as caretaker. https://t.co/oUSLeGs4Ed
— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) July 7, 2022
Why of course!
Tory source: “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. The Johnsons should do the decent thing and find a different venue.”
— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) July 7, 2022
PM’s allies deny wedding party is factor in desire to stay on as caretaker Tory leader. Spox: “The PM has a strong sense of duty and will continue to serve his country until a new leader is in place solely to continue his obligation to the public”.
— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) July 7, 2022
And these are surely the only 13 responses you need.
1.
You what? You must be joking! https://t.co/ef3SPKfpvK
— Chris Bryant (@RhonddaBryant) July 7, 2022
2.
So Boris Johnson wants to stay on so he can …. have a free party venue.
On brand. https://t.co/LJnbwZF1Ea
— Otto English (@Otto_English) July 7, 2022
3.
The Freudian slip on 'Chequers' starting to make a lot more sense https://t.co/jShckkWJBt
— Ash Sarkar (@AyoCaesar) July 7, 2022
4.
I mean, beyond the utter shamelessness of it, just how awkward do they want the guests to feel? https://t.co/5pJCWiyjSo
— Tom Peck (@tompeck) July 7, 2022
“Congratulations! You look absolutely gorgeous! And *such* a shame you’ve been booted out of this lovely house because you just couldn’t stop lying.”
— Tom Peck (@tompeck) July 7, 2022
5.
Well that figures. The world divides neatly in Johnson's world, into himself, who gets whatever he wants, the rest of the world, who are supposed to help him achieve this, and those trying to stop him for piffling reasons like the law, common decency, etc. https://t.co/ZVqB93UjF9
— David Henig
(@DavidHenigUK) July 7, 2022
6.
"I need to be Prime Minister because I want the country house for my wedding reception for this, mother of one or more of my children–the number of which I will not tell you," is an exciting twist and again, we in the US thank you for your service, the UK. https://t.co/EYqqwnFbv5
— Maureen Johnson (@maureenjohnson) July 7, 2022
7.
Meanwhile, patients are dying on trolleys in A and Es because of the terrible leadership of this government. https://t.co/eXeigGtDLc
— Dr Julia Grace Patterson
(@JujuliaGrace) July 7, 2022
8.
Selfless to the end. https://t.co/H0B52kXz81
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) July 7, 2022
9.
Ah, yes, finally something about this week adds up. https://t.co/GklRKCgyik
— Juno Dawson (@junodawson) July 7, 2022
10.
Look, it would cost a lot to reschedule a summer party at this short notice, ok? Totally reasonable to hold the country to ransom for this. I mean, you’d never get the new invites printed up in time for a start! https://t.co/Q2SxOG1A0k
— Hadley Freeman (@HadleyFreeman) July 7, 2022
11.
Graham Brady standing over the toilet pulling the handle again and again and still Johnson won’t go away. https://t.co/aB3H9N0U9S
— Charles Arthur (@charlesarthur) July 7, 2022
12.
To be fair, it’s a huge part of his legacy: organising parties. #BorisJohnson https://t.co/aSSKw3SXOG
— Sangita Myska (@SangitaMyska) July 7, 2022
13.
Equal parts Ceaucescu and 1789, this. Beyond absurd. https://t.co/npZLdVa7YM
— John Harris (@johnharris1969) July 7, 2022
To conclude …
Unbelievable. Not unbelievable.
But sources confirming it's part of reason he wants to stay as caretaker?????
That is utterly absurd https://t.co/11VlTZZeyp— Jon Sopel (@jonsopel) July 7, 2022
And finally, this.
Fire him in to the sun now https://t.co/uQY6PmhMaT
— HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) July 7, 2022
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