Scottish independence would be an "economic disaster", Boris Johnson claimed yesterday while on a flying visit to Fife.
Boris Johnson’s mounting trouble is treasure for satirists
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coronavirus restrictions. The episode raises serious questions about Johnson’s leadership and political accountability.But what gives it extra bite — and gives humorists much to chew on — are the often ludicrous details: political aides hauling suitcases of wine into the prime minister's residence, or drunkenly breaking a swing set belonging to Johnson’s toddler son.One recent newspaper cartoon captured the collision of tragedy and farce by depicting Johnson as the betrayed Roman ruler Julius Caesar, stabbed in the back with corkscrews.Martin Rowson, a political cartoonist for The Guardian newspaper, says mockery is one of the trade-offs in democratic societies between government and governed: “They have power and we have the right to laugh at them.”Britain has a long and proud tradition of political satire.
In the 18th century, cartoonists such as James Gillray lampooned British politicians and royalty with an irreverence — even viciousness — that shocked many European visitors.British TV shows like “Spitting Image,” with its latex puppet politicians, carried on the tradition in the late 20th century. These days, internet videos and memes have joined the fun.When Johnson became prime minister in 2019, some feared he would be hard to satirize because he was already a cartoonish figure, with his thatch of blonde hair, rumpled clothes and blustering manner.Steve Marchant, learning coordinator at the Cartoon Museum in London, says they needn't have worried: Johnson is a gift for humorists.“All you need to draw is an egg with some straw on top and you’ve got Boris before you even attempt to draw the face,” Marchant said.
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11.02.2022 / 12:37
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06.02.2022 / 17:41
Jack Garratt takes aim at Boris Johnson on new charity single ‘Eton Mess (A Gaslight Anthem)’
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05.02.2022 / 22:11
Under-fire Boris Johnson names new staff to 'improve how Number 10 operates'
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01.02.2022 / 07:21
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27.01.2022 / 20:03
Boris Johnson says it is 'total rubharb' to claim he was involved in airlift of dogs from Kabul
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26.01.2022 / 18:38
Boris Johnson did prioritise 'pets over people' in Afghan airlift, emails reveal
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When did Boris Johnson become Prime Minister?
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Boris Johnson 'stuck two fingers up at the rest of us' with Downing Street parties, claims Ian Blackford
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