It became interesting when Boris Johnson, the former London mayor who built his political career on wit and the image of a lovable rogue, led the Brexit camp, and won big. Now resurrected as the foreign secretary, Johnson’s appointment has predictably been received with much mirth and moans in European capitals and elsewhere. It is a different matter that hours before he announced his support for the Brexit camp, he was a confirmed pro-European and had agonised much over the decision. May was in the Remain camp, but now has to lead Britain out of the EU. And it is a truism that foreign affairs are always directed and led by the prime minister.

Source: Hindustan Times July 14, 2016 13:07 UTC