Boris Johnson was visibly uncomfortable when questioned about whether Rishi Sunak had betrayed him during a recent interview. The former Prime Minister, promoting his memoir ‘Unleashed’, paused before acknowledging that Sunak, his successor, had turned on him during a critical period. Johnson described Sunak as a close colleague and friend who had ultimately betrayed him.
In the interview with Camilla Tominey, Johnson suggested that if he had remained the Conservative party leader, they would not have lost the most recent general election to Labour. The discussion shed light on the strained relationship between Johnson and Sunak, hinting at the complexities within the Conservative party leadership.
The revelations from Johnson’s interview have sparked discussions and speculations within political circles about the dynamics at play within the Conservative party. Johnson’s reflections on his tenure as Prime Minister and the subsequent events leading to his resignation have added fuel to existing debates about the future of the party and its leadership direction. Observers are keenly watching for any further developments or statements that may come from either Johnson or Sunak following this revealing interview.