07-12-2016, 10:44 PM
New British Prime Minister
So, former London Mayor (and Donald Trump-alike) Boris Johnson, as the key politician pushing Brexit, grossly misled the public about how much the UK contributed to the EU administration and about the number of restrictions the EU placed on the UK.
When the exit was unexpectedly supported by the majority of voters, Johnson shocked a lot of Brits by saying "see ya". He announced that he wasn't interested in running the country after all and he's been skewered by Brits who feel betrayed. But........Johnson still managed to nab a column in the Telegraph.
And, the other major proponent of Brexit and public favorite for a PM candidacy - Nigel Farage - announced shortly after the vote that he will step down as the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and he's not interested in running the country now either.
"I've done my bit to get Britain out of the European Union and now I want my life back", Farage announced. So...off he went to run his big business ventures and appear at celebrity events.
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But, never fear, experienced Conservative Party politician ^ Theresa May threw her hat in the ring, was approved by Parliament, and is expected to be formally green-lighted as the UK's new PM by the Queen tomorrow.
May's compared to Angela Merkel (German PM) and Hillary Clinton (US Pres candidate) by some, in that she's highly experienced in politics, stays focused and gets things done, and isn't considered particularly charismatic or beloved by the people.
May's bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theresa_May
So, former London Mayor (and Donald Trump-alike) Boris Johnson, as the key politician pushing Brexit, grossly misled the public about how much the UK contributed to the EU administration and about the number of restrictions the EU placed on the UK.
When the exit was unexpectedly supported by the majority of voters, Johnson shocked a lot of Brits by saying "see ya". He announced that he wasn't interested in running the country after all and he's been skewered by Brits who feel betrayed. But........Johnson still managed to nab a column in the Telegraph.
And, the other major proponent of Brexit and public favorite for a PM candidacy - Nigel Farage - announced shortly after the vote that he will step down as the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and he's not interested in running the country now either.
"I've done my bit to get Britain out of the European Union and now I want my life back", Farage announced. So...off he went to run his big business ventures and appear at celebrity events.
But, never fear, experienced Conservative Party politician ^ Theresa May threw her hat in the ring, was approved by Parliament, and is expected to be formally green-lighted as the UK's new PM by the Queen tomorrow.
May's compared to Angela Merkel (German PM) and Hillary Clinton (US Pres candidate) by some, in that she's highly experienced in politics, stays focused and gets things done, and isn't considered particularly charismatic or beloved by the people.
May's bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theresa_May