Tim Dower: Boris Johnson - charismatic, recognisable and a bit of a clown

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Jul 7, 2022 · 2m

Boris Johnson.

Charismatic, almost a cartoon figure, bit of a clown, instantly recognisable and right out of the likeable toff mould.

But that's really about as far as comparisons between him and Conservative leaders past really goes.

They've fallen on their swords with a degree of grace, even occasionally a little humility. What's different about Boris is even at the end he's blaming everyone else.

So it's the herd's fault, if only they'd stuck with me it would all have worked out.

The hallmark of the Boris Johnson brand has been that boyish cheekiness, even when you knew he was lying…