Boris Johnson: This is how the press judged the British prime minister

It is probably the climax of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s biography, which is not exactly lacking in scandals: after the resignation of two important ministers, Johnson is fighting harder than ever for his political survival. Great Britain has plunged into a serious government crisis as a result of the recent scandal. Not only did his own party comrades finally lose patience with Johnson, the verdict was also unanimously devastating in the press.

“The Telegraph”: “Suddenly the magnitude of the crisis plaguing Boris Johnson’s government is becoming overwhelmingly clear. The joint resignation of Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Health Minister Sajid Javid has torn a hole in the cabinet’s heart that will be impossible to mend even if the PM tries.

In view of the allegations (…) he can no longer dismiss the criticism as oppositional whining or the views of well-known opponents. Javid said the country needs a ‘strong and principled Conservative Party and the party is bigger than a single person’. Sunak said the country expects the government to be run ‘competently and reputably’. Virtues that he thinks are lacking. These are serious accusations from serious people. This is an existential crisis not just for Johnson, but for the government and the Conservatives. It must be overcome for the good of the party and the country.”

“Britain deserves better”

“The Guardians”: “The seemingly coordinated resignations of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid are certainly a sign that Boris Johnson is on the verge of extinction as Prime Minister. It was already clear that a series of scandals – most notably the prime minister’s contempt for the public demonstrated through ‘Partygate’ – had done irreparable damage to Johnson’s reputation.

Britain deserves better than a prime minister who has become a laughingstock, leading a taxless government in a time of economic crisis. In the interests of maintaining their self-respect, the other members of Johnson’s cabinet must follow Sunak and Javid’s lead. The Prime Minister must face the truth: his time is up.”

“Daily Mail”: “Can Boris, the greased piglet, still wriggle out of there?”

“Times”: “Despite the resignations of Finance Secretary Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, Boris Johnson remains clinging to his post at Downing Street. This is a mistake. He has lost the confidence of his party and the country.

There is no realistic chance that Johnson, who lost the support of 148 lawmakers in a confidence vote last month, can regain his authority to provide the effective leadership the country needs at a time of acute national crisis. Each day he remains in office increases the sense of chaos. In the interests of the country, he should go.”

“Daily Mirror”: “Endgame for Boris – FINALLY”

“Boris Johnson’s tenure is in free fall”

“Sydney Morning Herald”: “Boris Johnson’s tenure as Prime Minister is in free fall and the question now is when, not if, he leaves Downing Street with his suitcase, his wife Carrie, two young children and dog Dilyn in tow. He has every authority lost, and even his staunchest supporters can no longer bear Johnson’s lack of fundamental values ​​or integrity. He may last a day, a week, even a month. But his reign is over. (…)

All of Johnson’s missteps were essentially one and the same offense: a total disregard for the ethics that go with his office. (…) The dramatic letters of resignation on Tuesday evening from two of the top men who sit next to Johnson in the cabinet were very revealing. (…) Johnson has always survived scandals (…) but he has now lost the confidence of at least half the Tory backbenchers and many ministers. (…) Johnson’s constant lies finally caught up with him and left him with no way out.”

“La Stampa”: “Now Boris Johnson is really risking it: the British Prime Minister is increasingly alone, overwhelmed by yet another sex-related scandal from a very loyal Conservative MP, and now deserted by two very powerful ministers who resigned in the evening with ruthless words.

With a government in tatters and the risk of a chain reaction causing other members of the executive to leave, this could be the beginning of the end for Johnson three years after he took office at Downing Street. In addition to Sajid Javid, who managed the second part of the Corona crisis in the Ministry of Health, Rishi Sunak, who as Minister of Finance played the key role in economic policy, also went. Both are potential contenders for the title of Conservative Party leader.”