Boris Johnson tried to brush off the Supreme Court ruling on proroguing parliament | indy100 | indy100

Following the Supreme Court ruling deeming Boris Johnson's prorogation of parliament unlawful, the prime minister's comments have been ridiculed across social media.

Johnson said:

We respect the judicial process, I have to say I strongly disagree with what the justices have found. I don't think it's right.

When asked whether he regretted making a decision that the justices saw as undemocratic and unlawful he "strongly disagreed" again, and continued bafflingly to say he had "utmost respect for our judiciary", while insisting the UK will leave the EU on 31 October.

Understandably, people were unimpressed with his response.

If caught speeding today, use these words. ‘I have the highest regard for the police force, but I think their decis… https://t.co/98XrraUZQQ
— Armando Iannucci (@Armando Iannucci) 1569393895

@Aiannucci @kcarruthers It does take some self belief to think that 11 senior judges don't know the law as well as… https://t.co/wnf8Ng9uXg
— Simon Payne (@Simon Payne) 1569395594

@Aiannucci if UK people ever vote again, they’ll hear these words. ‘I have the highest regard for democracy , but I… https://t.co/HuXyQ2BoJt
— Sarcastic van Bob 🤷🏼‍♂️ (@Sarcastic van Bob 🤷🏼‍♂️) 1569394867

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When the Home Secretary @patel4witham said she wants those who break the law to "literally feel terror" did she mean @BorisJohnson?
— David Lammy (@David Lammy) 1569320531

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