LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Boris Johnson's Memoir Unleashes Controversial Claims
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in his memoir 'Unleashed', claims he would have won an election after July 2022 if not ousted, argues against breaking lockdown rules and suggests a conspiracy led to his departure. Johnson criticizes Conservative colleagues and discusses overstated Brexit fears affecting Northern Ireland. He also reflects on the EU referendum, addressing divisive campaign slogans and David Cameron's resignation.
04 October 2024 · 18:39 UTC
He argues that lockdown parties did not breach rules, claiming a conspiracy forced his exit and criticizing the Partygate inquiry led by Sue Gray.
Johnson also discusses political tensions with Conservative colleagues and his Brexit stance.
He believes Brexit's impact on Northern Ireland was overstated to trap the UK in the EU.
Additionally, Johnson reflects on the EU referendum, acknowledging divisive slogans while censuring David Cameron's resignation after the Brexit vote.