Boris Johnson vows to 'stand up for Britain's diplomats' amid Tory criticism

Boris Johnson vowed on Thursday to stand up for Britain's diplomats around the world. Johnson, the favourite to succeed Theresa May on 23 July, said: 'I will stand up for our fantastic diplomats across the world,' and promised to take a robust approach towards President Donald Trump if he succeeds in becoming the next prime minister. Johnson pointedly refused to back Darroch during a televised debate on Tuesday, leading to accusations from fellow Conservative MPs that he had thrown the ambassador 'under the bus' in order to bolster his own ties with Trump.

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[ciheanacho]

Behold.... Great Britain's Donald Trump 😑

[matchbox]

Behold the last ever Tory prime minister.

[dominicpelle]

Trump will choose ..the next UK ambassador.on behalf of the UK people.

[foxbat]

He will say anything it takes, but he will not stand up for UK interests. His own interests, yes. The interests of those bank rolling him too. People of Britain, prepare for life to become even more stressful and expensive.

[peregrineslim]

As soon as the telegrams were leaked, Darroch was finished. And that's nothing to do with Johnson. Darroch will not even be missed. There are better candidates.

[bakerstreet]

Will Brits feel as despondent about having Boris John as PM as so many Americans feel about Trump? I don't disagree with all of Trump's policies, but the prodigious, unchecked lying is pretty sickening.

[antonysmyth]

My mum said I could not trust people who say one thing and do another. Hi actions Tel the truth, not his words. Very dangerous for the UK,

[peregrineslim]

Standing up for the UK interest involves rooting out the nefarious activities of the Israel lobby, or is there activity quasi-officially sanctioned by the British state?

[lovemoviesful]

LMAO, UK is getting their version of Trump.

[johndaly]

Is there no end to the Boris can anyone in their right mind put any trust in this guy???/

[shannonnewman]

Dear UK, The diplomat blew it bad . It's ok but just drop it . Ps Tell your diplomat He pissed off some of us .

[peregrineslim]

The UK is getting a firm ally of Trump, but the Conservative Party's Brexit agenda was already Trumpian ... so Johnson just adds a better salesperson. He's a no-brainer as a choice.

[peregrineslim]

The diplomat was finished the moment the telegrams leaked, so Johnson had nothing to do with his resignation.

[peregrineslim]

Johnson tends to stumble over his words a lot, but if the bar is Trump then he does indeed leap over it.

[johneunson]

Like his buddy, Trump, you cant believe a word he says. The world is in a sad state if this is the best we can find for top posts.

[arreolaluis]

When i get married your going to help me

[JazzWithJakeInSF]

It's surprising to me, but Boris is so much more articulate than Trump but their respective credibility is pretty much the same.