Matt Lucas’ version of Boris Johnson’s Brexit hissy fit is simply perfect
Boris Johnson hasn’t exactly clothed himself in glory where Brexit is concerned – not that anybody else has.
He was part of the group that peddled lies printed on the side of a bus and he dramatically resigned from the cabinet over a plan he’d agreed to, only to later endorse that plan in exchange for the promise of a shot at the leadership. It’s almost as though he’s an incompetent man who cares only about his own advancement – “almost”.
When he heard Theresa May’s speech on Tuesday, he decided to take to Twitter to register his displeasure.
It is very disappointing that the cabinet has decided to entrust the final handling of Brexit to Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party. It now seems all too likely that British trade policy and key law making powers will be handed over to Brussels – with no say for the U.K.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 2, 2019
As it is, we now face the ridiculous possibility of being forced to contest the European elections more than three years after leaving the EU and having to agree to exit terms that in no way resemble what the people were promised when they voted to leave
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 2, 2019
The PM and cabinet have concluded that any deal is better than no deal, and this is truly a very bad deal indeed – one that leaves us being run by the EU. I can under no circumstances vote for a deal involving a customs union as I believe that does not deliver on the referendum
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 2, 2019
Given that he and his Leave colleagues had insisted the UK was already subjugated to the EU, it was an interesting take, to say the least. Actor Matt Lucas recorded his version of the hissy fit, giving us a more tangible grasp of the MP’s tweets.
— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) April 2, 2019
It was like a wonderful step back into Little Britain, and Twitter gave it the love it deserved.
This is an absolute Brexit highlight
— Jamie Lambert (@JamieCollabro) April 2, 2019
This is just laugh your nuts off good https://t.co/6KiFLdDZG7
— Otto English (@Otto_English) April 2, 2019
But Matt wasn’t the only person taking Boris Johnson to task.
Own the mess.
Or sit down. https://t.co/WkjcYAtXvd— James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) April 2, 2019
I’ve given this a lot of thought. I’ve discussed it with many of the top political thinkers in the land and I’ve come to the conclusion that Boris Johnson can just fuck off.
— Mr Roger Quimbly (@RogerQuimbly) April 2, 2019
Just say sorry. Admit you lied. Beg forgiveness. It’s not too late to stop Brexit. https://t.co/V8KJLXOkJk
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) April 2, 2019
Three things. 1) We haven't left the EU; 2) Not holding EP elections while still an EU member would be ridiculous; 3) I'd stay away from the subject of what was promised in 2016 if I were you kidda. https://t.co/UVDqRhDp7s
— Steve Bullock (@GuitarMoog) April 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1113184376131653634
The Independent’s political sketch writer, Tom Peck, translated from Boris into English.
We now face the “ridiculous” possibility of my James Joyce-esque stream of lies being shown not to have been true. https://t.co/J6Sv3DWmYA
— Tom Peck (@tompeck) April 2, 2019
Thanks, Tom. That’s much clearer.
