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Tom Bower gives us a better idea of Boris Johnson’s inner demons but is much too forgiving of his many flaws
On the morning of his election as Tory leader in July 2019, Boris Johnson came down from the stage at the QEII Centre in London and walked towards the members of his family sitting in the front row. There was a kiss for sister, Rachel, and a warm glance for brother Jo, but the handshake offered by father, Stanley, was rebuffed.
“At his moment of supreme triumph, Boris refused his father’s congratulation – a secret reminder that Stanley had ignored his children when he was needed.” Continue reading...