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Mimi Launder
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Move over, David Davis. Your sensational resignation as Brexit Secretary is old news now that Boris Johnson has resigned.
Yep, Johnson has plunged Theresa May's government into further disarray, when Davis's resignation had already dragged them so far into turmoil that David Cameron's promise of chaos with Ed Miliband sounds like a feeble joke from a lucky, parallel world.
And some wonder why people call the former foreign secretary attention-seeking.
A Downing Street spokesman somehow found the time to state:
This afternoon, the prime minister accepted the resignation of Boris Johnson as foreign secretary.
His replacement will be announced shortly. The prime minister thanks Boris for his work.
For now, all we can do is wonder who will step into Boris Johnson's massive, clown shoes and enjoy the memes.
Plenty of people were glad to see him go (for now, at least).
So... Boris has gone! He finally found a principle he could believe in. His career— John Crace (@John Crace) 1531144845
There were on-point theories.
Two new boys are going into the #loveIsland villa on the same day that Boris Johnson and David Davis resign?? coincidence??????— Cassie (@Cassie) 1531145898
I reckon Boris Johnson is trying to get a ticket for Wednesday’s Semi-Final. #WheresBoris— Wolfie. Cult member 1312. 💙🧡💚 (@Wolfie. Cult member 1312. 💙🧡💚) 1531145093
Oh god, Trump is going to announce Boris Johnson as his SCOTUS pick, isn't he?— Charlotte Clymer 🏳️🌈 (@Charlotte Clymer 🏳️🌈) 1531146346
There were perfect puns.
Boris Goneson— Seán (@Seán) 1531145397
And some were already thinking of ad revenue.
There's a rumour going around that the BBC are going to play a Doctor Who trailer in the middle of Boris Johnson's resignation. Stay tuned.— Neil Perryman (@Neil Perryman) 1531143155
Nothing says summer like BBQs, ice cream and earth-shattering political resignations.
Also, it's coming home. Or he's going home. Whatever.
But the question on everyone's lips is whether the Tories might be crashing out the World Cup. Sorry, the government.
Boris Johnson is the latest to hand in a transfer request as his team hurtle towards inevitable relegation.— Gary Lineker 💙 (@Gary Lineker 💙) 1531145916
Though perhaps Theresa May can adapt.
Theresa May unveils new-look cabinet: https://t.co/7nLpF1W57X— Have I Got News For You (@Have I Got News For You) 1531145852
And, also, is 2018 ok?
Not entirely sure why BBC News is currently showing library footage of Boris Johnson holding an iguana but we are w… https://t.co/bNt20sL0Fs— Scott Bryan (@Scott Bryan) 1531145666
Even 'The Queen' is wondering what's going on.
Dear anyone left in the Government, WTAF is going on? Regards, The Queen.— Elizabeth Windsor (parody) (@Elizabeth Windsor (parody)) 1531145288
And the people of Love Island blissfully have no idea.
can’t believe the people in the love island villa won’t know about boris johnson resigning— Abby Tomlinson (@Abby Tomlinson) 1531145997
Though Harry Maguire has got it down.
"Yeah, well he pretty much had no choice but to resign, you know? If you ask me, it was a done deal the moment May… https://t.co/zPByop8WYT— Jonathan Liew (@Jonathan Liew) 1531147034
Thankfully, fate of Britain rests on strong shoulders.
My pick to replace Boris Johnson https://t.co/XnEuG8l4mr— Comfortably Smug (@Comfortably Smug) 1531145602
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