Campbell slams Boris outlining end-of-term success in final speech
Alastair Campbell on spot for claiming Truss will 'fail quickly'
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Former Downing Street Director of Communication and Strategy Alastair Campbell shared his views on Boris Johnson’s farewell speech at No.10. Referring to his address in which the former Prime Minister outlined his administration’s achievements over his three years in power, he accused Mr Johnson of showing “no hint of humility” and presenting himself as “anything else than a wonderful figure that will go down in the British history”. As Liz Truss prepares to deliver her cost of living plan, he warned the new Prime Minister of Mr Johnson’s post-term intentions as he argued “[Boris Johnson] is incapable of being anything other than the centre of attention”.
Speaking on The Rest of Politics podcast, Mr Campbell said: “He left the office exactly as he externes the office, as a liar and a fantasist, talking about this amazing country that he transformed.
“[He showed] no hint of humility or contrition or any sense that he was anything else than a wonderful figure who will go down in British history as one of the greatest leaders.”
Referring to Mr Johnson’s reference to Roman politician Cincinnatus, hinting at a possible return, he commented: “It was classy, isn’t it?
“That was totally thrown out to have people telling that story.
“And if asked about it, he would just go ‘it was a joke’ or whatever.”
He warned: “If I was Liz Truss, I’d be worried about Johnson’s intentions.
“I think William Hague was right when he said Johnson’s friends should tell him in no uncertain terms to stay out, but he won’t.
“He’s incapable of being anything other than the centre of attention”.
Alastair Campbell on spot for claiming Truss will 'fail quickly'
In his final address to the nation as Prime Minister, Mr Johnson compared himself to Cincinnatus, a Roman politician who in 458 BC was made dictator to lead the battle against an invasion before returning to his farm and returning to serve a second term.
Speaking at Downing Street, Mr Johnson said: “Like Cincinnatus, I am returning to my plough and I will be offering this government nothing but the most fervent support”.
Before heading to Balmoral to visit the Queen to formally offer his resignation, he outlined his administration’s achievements dragging particular attention to the vaccine rollout, Brexit, and the way the UK has provided support to Ukraine amid the war against Russia.
He said: “I am proud to have discharged the promises I made my party when you were kind enough to choose me, winning the biggest majority since 1987 and the biggest share of the vote since 1979.
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He continued: “Delivering Brexit, delivering our manifesto commitments, helping people up and down the country, ensuring that Britain is once again standing tall in the world speaking with clarity and authority from Ukraine to the AUKUS pact with America and Australia”.
Hinting at his post-term plans, he said: “On the subject of bouncing around in future careers, let me say that I am now like one of those booster rockets that has fulfilled its function”.
He welcomed the new Prime Minister and promised to “get behind” the new leader to support her along her term as new Prime Minister.
Ms Truss held her first speech as Prime Minister where she reiterated her priority of delivering an energy plan able to support the country amid the ongoing energy crisis
Despite no official announcements from Ms Truss and her team, the plan could include the implementation of a freeze on all household bills at the current price cap of £1,971 over the next 18 months.
Announcements of details and specifics regarding the plan are expected to be revealed by Ms Truss later this week.
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