Boris Johnson, “an agent of chaos”

Dr. Binoy Kampmark, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT (0400 547 842 or binoy.kampmark@rmit.edu.au)

Topics: Boris Johnson, British parliament, UK politics, Brexit

“The Johnson era in Britain will be remembered as the man will be prone to error, an agent of chaos, a subject of change, and estranged from the truth.”

“While he celebrates his role in negotiating the withdrawal agreement with the EU, Johnson took steps to undermine that agreement by proposing amending legislation that will affect the Northern Ireland/Irish border, thereby potentially undermining the peace process.” 

“Johnson's role in combating COVID-19 is also very spotty, marked by inconsistent health directives and inconsistent compliance on his part and those of his staff and officials in Downing Street that led to Partygate.”

“Despite the mass resignations, there is no indication that government policy will change in a number of fields: Ukraine, national security, domestic legislation.”

Dr Binoy Kampmark is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, teaching within the Bachelor of Social Science (Legal and Dispute Studies) program. 

Prof. Bruce Wilson, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT (0414 236 765 or bruce.wilson@rmit.edu.au) 

Topics: Boris Johnson, British parliament, UK politics

“Johnson clearly wants to make life for his successor very difficult.”

“The great shame is that he is a charismatic person who can inspire great hope yet has failed to deliver on his promises in any substantive way.”

“The crucial challenges for the new leader are both healing division in the Conservative Party, but also re-establishing public confidence in the British Parliamentary system. Both will be very difficult.” 

“While the Conservative Party is preoccupied with its internal problems, the UK continues to face very serious issues, not least its own existence.”

Bruce Wilson is Director of the European Union Centre of Excellence at RMIT. He provides insights to and leads research and debate on EU-Australian relations, particularly related to place-based innovation systems and regional development, and shares advice on building partnerships between Australian organisations and their European counterparts.

For interviews: 

Dr. Binoy Kampmark, 0400 547 842 or binoy.kampmark@rmit.edu.au 

Prof. Bruce Wilson, 0414 236 765 or bruce.wilson@rmit.edu.au

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