Even in his darkest hour Johnson has never faltered in his belief that he is different, better and destined for greatness. Especially in his early years, Johnson had the will to power of Pinochet and the social graces of Gussie Fink-Nottle. All too often one heard the words “that’s just Boris being Boris”, as if his singular character conferred upon him a special kind of impunity. If Johnson becomes prime minister it will say something truly terrible about the contemporary Conservative party. Welcome to Boris Johnson’s Gotham.

Source: The Guardian July 22, 2019 05:00 UTC