What’s that noise? Yep, that’s the sound of 70,000 champagne corks popping in Brussels at the news that Boris Johnson’s time is finally up as British Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson is resigning. He leaves Britain in a dangerous state: the time when everything was possible is over https://t.co/brOwVBKw3s pic.twitter.com/tPd98Inbhu
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) July 7, 2022
The move came yesterday morning after BoJo desperately tried to cling on to power despite, not one, not two, not 4, not 40, but 59 of his ministers resigned.
Unprecedented, remarked Dave Keating.
Boris Johnson's government has now had over 50 resignations in a little over a day. Unprecedented.
— Dave Keating (@DaveKeating) July 7, 2022
That’s an understatement, the previous record was 6!
So many resignation letters that they made a sodding word cloud, commented Alex Wilks.
So many resignation letters that they made a sodding wordcloud pic.twitter.com/w9VRscyyOw
— Alex Wilks (@alexwilks88) July 6, 2022
Can the ministers who have not yet resigned from the government now be characterised as remainers? Snarked Ole Ryborg.
Can the ministers who have not yet resigned from the government now be characterized as remainers? #Brexit
— Ole Ryborg (@OleRyborg) July 7, 2022
BREAKING: Thousands of work events reported across the UK, joked Have I Got News For You.
BREAKING: Thousands of work events reported across the UK.
— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) July 7, 2022
Are we… ermm… having a farewell party? Asking for a friend, tweeted DG MEME.
Are we… ermm… having a farewell party? Asking for a friend.
— DG MEME ?? (@meme_ec) July 7, 2022
Although: “We’ve got a very limited consumption of alcohol here at the Commission,” said a spokesman when asked if they’ll be celebrating Boris Johnson’s departure.
Asked by journalists if extra bottles of champagne had been ordered to celebrate Boris Johnson’s impending departure, the answer was, “No.”
“We have a very limited consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Commission.”
European Commission reaction via @MarkerJParker
— anna holligan ? (@annaholligan) July 7, 2022
Quick flashback to NATO in March when we saw how many friends Johnson REALLY had among world leaders
How’s it going Mr Lonley ? pic.twitter.com/510V3q0IuM
— Mike H (@mikoh123) March 24, 2022
But Berlaymonster reminded us that one of that lot will take his place!
#BorisJohnson pic.twitter.com/TtqZRvoOvV
— Berlaymonster (@Berlaymonster) July 7, 2022
The view from from Dublin is pretty clear: anyone but Liz Truss!
Meanwhile, emerging views from Dublin about a successor. Officials and ministers are reluctant to say anything but one commonly held view is clear: anyone but Liz Truss
— Pat Leahy (@PatLeahyIT) July 7, 2022
A lot of media reported that Johnson was leaving a power vacuum at the top of the Tory party.
Paul Dallison asked reasonably, To be fair, could a vacuum cleaner as prime minister be much worse?
To be fair, could a vacuum cleaner as prime minister be much worse? https://t.co/e1pBFg0Xvc
— Paul Dallison (@pdallisonesque) July 7, 2022
Shona Murray asked Why do tv pundits in Britain keep saying Boris Johnson “got Brexit done” as if this is a) true or b) an accomplishment?
Why do tv pundits in Britain keep saying @BorisJohnson “delivered Brexit” and “got Brexit done” as if this is a) true or b) an accomplishment?
— Shona Murray (@ShonaMurray_) July 7, 2022
Jacob Rees-Mogg Blames EU For Inability To Flush Boris Johnson Away, “Our Toilets Aren’t Powerful Enough Thanks To Brussels Red Tape” joked Le Chou.
Jacob Rees-Mogg Blames EU For Inability To Flush Boris Johnson Away, ‘Our Toilets Aren’t Powerful Enough Thanks To Brussels Red Tape’ pic.twitter.com/JqOF1L6NkQ
— Le Chou News (@LeChouNews) July 7, 2022
But Alex Taylor was more sombre: The man has gone in a day. It will take a generation to undo the damage he’s done to the the UK’s economy and reputation
The man has gone in a day. It will take a generation to undo the damage he's done to the the UK's economy and reputation
— Alex Taylor (@AlexTaylorNews) July 7, 2022
You see those people being proved completely & catastrophically correct about Boris Johnson? Just wait until you hear what we said about Brexit.
You see those people being proved completely & catastrophically correct about Boris Johnson? Just wait until you hear what we said about Brexit.
— James Oh Brien (@mrjamesob) July 7, 2022
Boris Johnson’s reign ends in disgrace, just like his friend Donald Trump. The end of an era of transatlantic populism? Let’s hope so, tweeted Guy Verhofstadt
Boris Johnson's reign ends in disgrace, just like his friend Donald Trump. The end of an era of transatlantic populism? Let's hope so.
EU – UK relations suffered hugely with Johnson's choice of Brexit. Things can only get better! ????
— Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) July 7, 2022
Well he might have given us lies, scandal after scandal, Brexit and a cost of living crisis, but he was also indirectly responsible for these legends:
"#Boris loves a party!" Absolutely brilliant ??? #BYOB pic.twitter.com/xHw215nWUS
— Margot ?????#FBPE #FBNHS (@iampetmutton) January 14, 2022
He plans to stay on as a Caretaker PM!?
Boris Johnson resigns as UK Prime Minister. Says he will stay on as a Caretaker PM until new leader in place, despite pressure on him to go immediately. A timetable for the new leadership will be announced next week. pic.twitter.com/yRQV1iFPV2
— Ritika Gupta (@RitikaGuptaTV) July 7, 2022
Source: euractiv.com
