The Fall of Boris Johnson: The Full Story

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Boris Johnson was touted as the saviour of the country and the Conservative Party, obtaining a huge commons majority and finally 'getting Brexit done'. But, within three short years, he was deposed in disgrace and left the country in crisis. Leading alumni in online and digital". City, University of London. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020 . Retrieved 8 December 2022.

After reading the first volume of Margaret Thatchers biography, I thought I'd read a more modern book concerning a Prime Minister. I must admit I got this book purely on the basis that it was about Boris Johnson. Yes, it's not a book that is from his better days but it is a necessary read. With unparalleled access to those who were in the room when key decisions were made, Payne tells of the miscalculations and mistakes that led to Boris Johnson's downfall. This is a gripping and timely look at how power is gained, wielded and lost in Britain today.As I had appreciated from a 30000 ft height, there were a lot of issues that finally brought him down, but they all speak to his apparent belief that no rules applied to him and he could act with egregious self interest without suffering any consequences at all. It is fortunate that his party finally came to an end when his party finally had enough of this vile leader. However, I give them no credit since they were the most craven apologists for his shenanigans for far too long and really only decided to call time on him when it became clear he was an electoral liability rather than an asset. This mirrors the cravenness of GOP in regards to Trump although they still haven't broken with him in the US for the most part. In 2010, Sebastian volunteered for Conservative Campaign Headquarters during the 2010 General Election Campaign. The Fall of Boris Johnson is the explosive inside account of how a prime minister lost his hold on power. From Sebastian Payne, former Financial Times Whitehall editor and author of Broken Heartlands.

With unparalleled access to those who were in the room when key decisions were made, Payne tells of the miscalculations and mistakes that led to Boris Johnson’s downfall. This is a gripping and timely look at how power is gained, wielded and lost in Britain today. Payne was born on 2 July 1989, [2] [3] [ non-primary source needed] in Gateshead, England. He attended St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon and later the private day school Dame Allan's School for sixth form, [4] where he began studying politics. [5] At Durham University, he studied Computer Science. [6] He was media editor of the student newspaper Palatinate, [1] [5] and manager of Purple Radio, a student radio station where he also presented a show. [1] During his tenure as manager, Purple Radio received a fine from PRS for Music for not paying any fees for playing music on the station for five years. [6] He graduated from the university's Van Mildert College [7] in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science. [8]What brought him down within six silly months? “The three Ps”. Owen Paterson, who Boris unwisely tried to protect in wake of a lobbying scandal; Partygate, which he brazened through and almost survived; and Chris Pincher, the whip whose wandering hands goosed a government. Boris Johnson got me into paying more attention to politics when he became Prime Minister in 2019. He uncovered my hidden Conservative views and made me want to learn more about the Party, and it's history. I've always thought he had a charisma about him from when I saw him on Have I Got News For You.