The Fall of Boris Johnson

The sensational inside story of Boris Johnson's last days in power and his sudden, dramatic downfall

The Fall of Boris Johnson is the fascinating full account of how the prime minister lost his grip on power. Sebastian Payne, Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times , tells the essential behind-the-scenes story, charting the series of scandals that felled Johnson: from the blocked suspension of Owen Paterson to Partygate, and, finally, the Chris Pincher allegations, which were the final death blow. This is the full narrative of the betrayals, rivalries and resignations that led to the dramatic Conservative coup. With unparalleled access to those who were in the room when key decisions were made, Payne tells of the miscalculations and mistakes that led to Boris''s downfall, only two years after he first entered No.10 Downing Street. This is a gripping and timely look at how power is gained, wielded and lost in Britain today.

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Sebastian Payne is the director of the think tank Onward, the former Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times and author of Broken Heartlands, The Times’ Political Book of the Year for 2021. Sebastian presented the Payne’s Politics podcast, which was shortlisted for ‘News Podcast of the Year’ at the 2020 National Press Awards. His second book is the acclaimed The Fall of Boris Johnson.

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The sensational inside story of Boris Johnson's last days in power and his sudden, dramatic downfall