How long until Johnson's vote-winning optimism collides with reality? | Andy Beckett

Like his hero Ronald Reagan, the PM’s half-truths have been carried by his charisma but, unlike the US president, history is not on his side

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For a politician of such obvious limitations, Boris Johnson’s success can be perplexing. He can’t cope with hostile questions. He can’t cope at prime minister’s questions. He’s no good on detail. His speeches ramble. His premiership and mayoralty have had many failures, from the garden bridge to the coronavirus, and few tangible achievements. His attempts to avoid scrutiny - such as hiding in a fridge during the election - often seem desperate.

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