Leavers have put their trust in Johnson. But can he really repay it? | Rafael Behr

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The new breed of Tory voters will have economic, social and cultural expectations that the party is ill-equipped to provide, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The voters who appear to have propelled Boris Johnson back into Downing Street have not so much endorsed the Conservative party as conjured up a new party to wear the old Tory colours. There are plenty more results to come in, but the capture of Blyth Valley, Workington and Darlington by candidates in a blue rosette might well stand out as emblematic moments at the start of a grim night for Labour.

 

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Party of the people' the sickest joke in the history of politics

Probably not. But voters can enjoy their NHS before it’s gone!

Well I’m shocked the working class want their votes to be honoured! Who knew 🤷‍♂️

Er? No!

goodbye Europe

rafaelbehr The Scheißter won't want to! He is entitled, so no gratitude required!k

In Britain an animal is elected thanks to Paki votes and former Paki terrorist MaajidNawaz.

TLDR; “no”

Yea welcome to a new era of prosperity.

increasingly unlikely

No

Just suck it up and let it go. Your mob lost. Again.

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