I am sorry to hear that Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as Prime Minister. As you know, I supported him throughout the turbulence of the last three years and always admired his strength, resilience and optimism, which proved so effective in his delivery of Brexit, tackling of the Covid Crisis and support for Ukraine. Sadly, his position finally became untenable following the revelations and reactions to the Chris Pincher affair. We should now prioritise a respectful leadership contest and a smooth transition.
