Boris Johnson has resigned as Prime Minister, leaving behind a legacy of memorable quotes that have defined his three years in office. From quoting Batman in his first speech to referencing Peppa Pig in a business address, Johnson's remarks often sparked controversy and amusement.
In 2003, Johnson famously downplayed his chances of becoming PM, saying he had as much chance as 'being decapitated by a frisbee or of finding Elvis'. Yet he began his premiership with a dramatic Batman quote from The Dark Knight Rises, declaring 'the time has come to act'.
His policy on cake—'pro having it and pro eating it'—became shorthand for his political approach. During the pandemic, he admitted shaking hands with coronavirus patients, later falling seriously ill with COVID-19 himself. He also urged workers to return to offices, warning they risked being 'gossiped about' if they stayed home.
Johnson took aim at political rivals with colourful insults, calling Jeremy Corbyn a 'chlorinated chicken' and accusing Keir Starmer of having 'more flip-flops than Bournemouth beach'. He defended his love for John Lewis after reports that his fiancée's friends called their flat a 'John Lewis nightmare'.
His comments on foreign policy were equally striking, suggesting Corbyn's allies were in 'the Kremlin, Tehran and Caracas'. As he steps down, these quotes capture the essence of a leader who blended bombast with unpredictability.
