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Robert Patman: International relations expert says change of leadership won't change much in NZ's relationship to the UK

He was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics and the man who led the Conservatives to a thumping election victory on the back of his promise to "get Brexit done".

But Boris Johnson's time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations, from alcohol-fuelled government parties that broke lockdown rules to how he handled a sexual misconduct scandal involving a senior party lawmaker.

Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman told Tim Dower the change of leadership won't change…

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