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Boris Johnson has become the equivalent of a dated ITV3 rerun

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson compared to an old TV show that has aged and no longer seems right, after his appearance before a parliamentary inquiry. Johnson's dwindling band of loyalists have tried to whip up continued interest in him, but it is all pretty lame stuff.

Former UK PM Boris Johnson compared to an old TV show that has aged and no longer seems right.
After his appearance before a parliamentary inquiry, he has become a subplot, a character actor brought back for guest appearances.
Johnson's dwindling band of loyalists have tried to whip up continued interest in him, but it is all pretty lame stuff.
There are still a couple of plot twists to be worked through, including the inquiry into whether he lied to parliament.
As a political junkie, the author awaits the next episode, but most people have moved on.

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