5 things that lead to the fall of Boris

rust thought for today - it is seemly that TTFT should mark the resignation of one of the most untrustworthy politicians that the UK has ever had and certainly the most untrustworthy Prime Minister.

Fundamental to his demise were three important qualities of trustworthiness:

1. An intent which was purely self-centred. As the Economist this morning reflected: "In his departure, as in government, Mr Johnson demonstrated a wanton disregard for the interests of his party and the nation".

2. Competence - According to the Economist "He lacked the moral fibre to take hard decisions for the national good if that threatened his own popularity. He also lacked the constancy and the grasp of detail to see policies through". 

3. Integrity - dishonesty, dissembling, lies, self-justification were a widely recognised hallmark of his character from the beginning of his working life. As the FT Observed this morning: "As a journalist and even a politician, Johnson’s lack of honesty had been seen by his supporters as a price worth paying for his charisma". 

The biggest tragedy for the UK is that the Conservative party, and so many voters, decided to ignore what was always in plain sight and put other more self-serving goals ahead of these fundamental values of integrity, competence and the public interest.

It caught up with him in the end. But the lesson must be that you need trust to govern well. To inspire trust you need to be trustworthy. The qualities of trustworthiness are: an Intent that is not simply selfish; Integrity; Respect; Openness; Inclusion; Fairness and Competence.

Let's look out for those in our politicians and reward these fundamental values not get suckered by a bullsh*tter who promises everything you want and ignores it as soon as he is elected.

PS: This odd list missed out the small matter of Brexit delivery and all the lies and illegal activity which went with that which demeaned the UK in the eyes of the world!

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