I am sure that Rory Stewart's book 'Politics on the Edge' is excellent, as he is a good writer, However, when I started to read it several months ago, I gave up after a few pages as I was already getting too angry about Johnson to continue. I am still angered by the merest mention of the entitled oaf. When Johnson was standing for election to become Mayor of London, I recall a conversation with my brother during which I commented how dangerous Johnson was. I gain no pleasure from my prescience.
I counted 8 ‘nevers’ in that posting. Seriously Jonty were you ever in any doubt what Johnson would bring? Were the signs not flashing red ever since he worked in Brussels writing stories for the Telegraph, lying to Michael Howard, being called out by Max Hastings, or even further back the school report from the Master at Eton.
I am disappointed. Clearly the sangria has gone to your head as the great master would no doubt pen should he respond to you.
I don't think Jonty was ever in any doubt about the unsuitability of Johnson for high or in fact any office. Nor you, nor I. Unfortunately many were blind or deluded.
I am sure that Rory Stewart's book 'Politics on the Edge' is excellent, as he is a good writer, However, when I started to read it several months ago, I gave up after a few pages as I was already getting too angry about Johnson to continue. I am still angered by the merest mention of the entitled oaf. When Johnson was standing for election to become Mayor of London, I recall a conversation with my brother during which I commented how dangerous Johnson was. I gain no pleasure from my prescience.
I counted 8 ‘nevers’ in that posting. Seriously Jonty were you ever in any doubt what Johnson would bring? Were the signs not flashing red ever since he worked in Brussels writing stories for the Telegraph, lying to Michael Howard, being called out by Max Hastings, or even further back the school report from the Master at Eton.
I am disappointed. Clearly the sangria has gone to your head as the great master would no doubt pen should he respond to you.
I don't think Jonty was ever in any doubt about the unsuitability of Johnson for high or in fact any office. Nor you, nor I. Unfortunately many were blind or deluded.
It was not meant seriously