Boris Johnson's memoir 'Unleashed' reveals his thoughts on his political career, pandemic management, and foreign policy. He expresses surprise at being ousted by the Conservative Party, criticizes the media portrayal of 'Partygate', asserts the validity of his pandemic decisions, and supports significant government spending projects. In foreign policy, he discusses Kosovo, Iraq, and Syria, highlighting Britain's global role and defending Brexit.
Boris Johnson's memoir, 'Unleashed', spans 772 pages, detailing his political journey with characteristic enthusiasm.
Key revelations include his surprise at being ousted by the Conservative Party, insisting he could have led them to victory in 2024 had they supported him.
Johnson attributes the media frenzy over 'Partygate' to his former aides, Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain, whom he claims exaggerated events to undermine him.
Despite criticisms, he stands by his pandemic decisions, asserting he acted on the limited information available and justifies his approach to government spending by aligning with Keynesian economic principles.
In foreign policy,
Johnson covers significant events like Kosovo, Iraq, and Syria, emphasizing Britain's global relevance and Brexit’s potential benefits.