‘He should go now!’ Boris suffers backlash over ‘policy failures’ as pressure piles on PM

Boris Johnson needs to go over a 'matter of trust' says Davis

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Mr Johnson has been facing intense pressure to resign after admitting to Parliament that he had attended a gathering in the Downing Street garden in May 2020, when the UK was still emerging from its first nationwide lockdown. The findings of an imminent report into the allegations by civil servant Sue Gray could prove damning to his leadership.

However, voters have suggested that Mr Johnson’s political record was more of a sticking point than his conduct during lockdown.

Commenting on Express.co.uk, Morgana61 said: “Partygate doesn’t upset me, but every other policy and policy failure has infuriated me.”

AndyMaslin said: “Like many, I was hopeful for a better future when Boris became PM but was suspicious of his indecisiveness regarding remaining or leaving the EU.

“In the end we got a half-baked deal rather than the ‘hard’, proper Brexit most leave voters wanted.

“Sadly, after [Dominic] Cummings left and Carrie [Johnson] became his unofficial [special advisor], he lost focus. He is now damaging the Conservatives and the country. He should go now.”

Meanwhile, Peter014 wrote: “Many folks who lost loved ones will have been hurt over recent revelations. Saying that, the even bigger issue is Boris going off on a tangent.

“Brexiteers voted out, [but] we aren’t when the Northern Ireland Protocol hasn’t been settled and the vast swathes of EU rules are still followed, like the ridiculous speed limiter on new cars.

“Taxes have gone up, not down for employees and employer.”

With reference to the Chancellor’s steadfast refusal to cut VAT on household bills as the cost of living soars, he added: “The Treasury will be raking it in with VAT as we keep the lot now.

“A large reduction would stimulate the economy and high streets if the silly business rates that are outdated go. Bold moves will get the Freeports going too.

“That’s why Boris is in danger. He is diverging from the Brexit freedom dividend the UK is crying out for.”

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Autodev commented: “Partygate doesn’t upset me, the Labour front bench, a policy-free Opposition worries me.”

However, some are still angry at the allegations that have emerged in recent weeks.

After Mr Johnson apologised to the House of Commons for attending a “socially distanced drinks”, Downing Street was forced to make a public apology to Buckingham Palace when it was revealed that a staff leaving drinks had taken place the night before the Queen sat alone at Prince Philip’s funeral.

It follows allegations that Mr Johnson attended a Christmas quiz in Downing Street in December 2020, contrary to lockdown restrictions at the time, as well as admissions of other gatherings having taken place around Westminster.

Westsussex said: “The British Government is now in a state of permanent chaos trying to constantly clear up Boris Johnson’s self-inflicted mess.

“This cannot continue – we are now beyond a laughing stock in the eyes of the world.”

Meanwhile, Retsdon said: “This Conservative Party is no longer The Conservative Party.

“Would a proper traditional Conservative government be holding booze-ups in the basement of Number 10 on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral?

“Would a proper Conservative Government be doing its level best to smash the BBC a world-renowned and historic symbol of British culture and soft power?”

They added that it was “a wonder how anyone can justify giving them their vote”.

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