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Boris Johnson will be packing his bags and leaving No 10 Downing Street in just one week’s time.

To mark the end of his controversial premiership, he will take part in a UK-wide farewell tour.

He is expected to highlight the positive things he’s achieved for the country as prime minister since 2019, The Times reports.

The Tory leader has previously noted his top achievements as getting Brexit done and steering the country through Covid lockdowns.

During the tour, he is expected to take a boastful tone, claiming the government has made progress in recruiting police officers, a manifesto pledge.

He also intends to highlight his successes with nuclear power and wind energy.

But his time as prime minister has been far from plain sailing – with Partygate, the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat and his response to the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal all memorable rocky moments.

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It was a confession that he was aware of allegations about MP Chris Pincher when he appointed him deputy chief whip , despite his initial denial, that led to around 60 ministers resigning and forcing him out of office.

There are rumours he is planning to re-enter politics at a later date after he refused to rule out a political comeback today.

The exiting PM decided to focus on the government’s record introducing gigabit broadband to rural areas while in Dorset today.

According to him, only 7% of households had gigabit broadband when he entered office and this has now risen to 70%.

However, the intended target for every household to have gigabit broadband by 2025 will be missed with the rest of British households having to wait until 2030.

‘From Sherborne to Stirling, lightning-fast broadband is levelling up towns and villages across the country,’ Mr Johnson said on Tuesday.

‘I am proud that today more than 20 million households, businesses and organisations are able to tap into rapid and reliable internet, unleashing their potential, creating opportunities and driving growth across the country.’

The tour will continue across other parts of the UK this week as Mr Johnson says his final goodbyes.

When questioned on a possible future in politics, he replied: ‘I think on the whole people in this country are more interested in their gigabit broadband than they are in the fate of this or that politician.’

Meanwhile, the final two Tory leadership candidates are entering the final days of their campaigns.

Liz Truss is polled to be the next likely PM over Rishi Sunak, although anything can still change in the run-up to the announcement on September 5.

Ms Truss pulled out of a planned interview with BBC’s Nick Robinson due to air today because she ‘can no longer spare the time to take part’.

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Boris Johnson's final speech as Prime Minister: 6 September 2022

Boris Johnson gave his final speech as Prime Minister on the steps of Downing Street.

Boris Johnson’s final speech as Prime Minister

Well this is it folks

thanks to all of you for coming out so early this morning

In only a couple of hours from now I will be in Balmoral to see Her Majesty The Queen

and the torch will finally be passed to a new Conservative leader

the baton will be handed over in what has unexpectedly turned out to be a relay race

they changed the rules half-way through but never mind that now

and through that lacquered black door a new Prime Minister will shortly go to meet a fantastic group of public servants

the people who got Brexit done

the people who delivered the fastest vaccine roll out in Europe

and never forget - 70 per cent of the entire population got a dose within 6 months, faster than any comparable country

that is government for you – that’s this conservative government

the people who organised those prompt early supplies of weapons to the heroic Ukrainian armed forces,

an action that may very well have helped change the course of the biggest European war for 80 years

And because of the speed and urgency of what you did – everybody involved in this government

to get this economy moving again from July last year in spite of all opposition, all the naysayers

we have and will continue to have that economic strength

to give people the cash they need to get through this energy crisis that has been caused by Putin’s vicious war

And  I know that Liz Truss and this compassionate Conservative government will do everything we can to get people through this crisis

And this country will endure it and we will win

and if Putin thinks that he can succeed by blackmailing or bullying the British people then he is utterly deluded

and the reason we will have those funds now and in the future is because we Conservatives understand the vital symmetry between government action

and free market capitalist private sector enterprise

we are delivering on those huge manifesto commitments

making streets safer – neighbourhood crime down 38 per cent in the last three years

13,790 more police on the streets

building more hospitals – and yes we will have 50,000 more nurses by the end of this parliament and 40 more hospitals by the end of the decade

putting record funding into our schools and into teachers’ pay

giving everyone over 18 a lifetime skills guarantee so they can keep upskilling throughout their lives

3 new high speed rail lines including northern powerhouse rail

colossal road programmes from the Pennines to Cornwall,

the roll-out of gigabit broadband up over the last three years, since you were kind enough to elect me, up from 7 per cent of our country’s premises having gigabit broadband to 70 per cent today.

And we are of course providing the short and the long term solutions for our energy needs

and not just using more of our own domestic hydrocarbons but going up by 2030 to 50 GW of wind power, that is half this country’s energy electricity needs from offshore wind

alone, a new nuclear reactor every year

and looking at what is happening in this country, the changes that are taking place,

that is why the private sector is investing more venture capital investment than China itself

more billion pound tech companies sprouting here than in France, Germany and Israel combined

and as a result unemployment as I leave office, down to lows not seen since I was about ten years old and bouncing around on a space hopper

and on the subject of bouncing around and future careers

let me say that I am now like one of those booster rockets that has fulfilled its function

and I will now be gently re-entering the atmosphere and splashing down invisibly in some remote and obscure corner of the pacific

And like Cincinnatus I am returning to my plough

and I will be offering this government nothing but the most fervent support

this is a tough time for the economy

this is a tough time for families up and down the country

we can and we will get through it and we will come out stronger the other side but I say to my fellow Conservatives it is time for the politics to be over folks

and it’s time for us all to get behind Liz Truss and her programme

and deliver for the people of this country

because that is what the people of this country want, that’s what they need and that’s what they deserve

I am proud to have discharged the promises I made my party when you were kind enough to choose me,

winning the biggest majority since 1987 and the biggest share of the vote since 1979.

delivering Brexit

delivering our manifesto commitments – including social care

helping people up and down the country

ensuring that Britain is once again standing tall in the world

speaking with clarity and authority

from Ukraine to the AUKUS pact with America and Australia

because we are one whole and entire United Kingdom whose diplomats, security services and armed forces are so globally admired

and as I leave I believe our union is so strong that those who want to break it up, will keep trying but they will never ever succeed

thank you to everyone behind me in this building for looking after me and my family over the last three years so well including Dilyn, the dog

and if Dilyn and Larry can put behind them their occasional difficulties, then so can the Conservative party

and above all thanks to you, the British people, to the voters for giving me the chance to serve

all of you who worked so tirelessly together to beat covid to put us where we are today

Together we have laid foundations that will stand the test of time

whether by taking back control of our laws or putting in vital new infrastructure

great solid masonry on which we will continue to build together

paving the path of prosperity now & for future generations

and I will be supporting Liz Truss and our new government every step of the way.

Thank you all very much.

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Boris Johnson sets out to defend record on farewell tour

Boris Johnson is kicking off a farewell tour of Britain today as he spends his last week as prime minister highlighting his achievements in 10 Downing Street.

Johnson travelled to Dorset to trumpet his government’s record expanding broadband to rural communities.

When Johnson took over as prime minister, only 7 per cent of households had gigabit broadband. That number has risen to 70 per cent today.

“From Sherborne to Stirling, lightning-fast broadband is levelling up towns and villages across the country,” Johnson was expected to say in a speech today. “In just three years we have increased the coverage of gigabit broadband from 7 per cent of households to 70 per cent.

“I am proud that today more than 20 million households, businesses and organisations

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Boris Johnson refuses to rule out political comeback

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Boris Johnson has refused to rule out a bid to return to power after he steps down as prime minister next week.

Challenged repeatedly during a TV interview over whether he could “rule out a comeback”, Mr Johnson failed to answer, insisting that voters were not interested in “the fate of this or that politician”.

His comments came as he visited Dorset at the start of a “farewell tour” week of regional visits designed to highlight what he regards as the successes of his three-year tenure as PM.

But his boasts about boosting rural access to high-speech broadband fell flat, as it was confirmed that the government’s target has been downgraded to connecting 85 per cent of homes and businesses by 2025, rather than the 100 per cent promised in the Conservative manifesto for the 2019 election.

Recent days have seen increasingly open speculation that Mr Johnson could make a bid to return to 10 Downing Street – like his hero Winston Churchill – if his successor Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak is unsuccessful in reviving Tory fortunes.

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Asked today whether he could rule out a comeback, he replied: “I think on the whole people in this country are more interested in their gigabit broadband than they are in the fate of this or that politician.”

Mr Johnson declined to give himself a rating out of 10 for his term in office.

Asked about his plans after next Tuesday, when he is set to be replaced, he said: “I am concentrating on today.”

Former cabinet minister Rory Stewart earlier this week predicted that Mr Johnson may follow the example of ex-US president Donald Trump and former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi in attempting a return to power after being ousted.

“He thinks he was badly treated, he doesn’t see the reality that he was a terrible PM,” said Mr Stewart. “I fear we are going to have a second Berlusconi or Trump, trying to rock back in.”

Mr Johnson said he was “proud” to have “delivered on what I said I was going to do” on broadband connectivity.

“I said we would try to get up to 85 per cent gigabit broadband – or 100 per cent gigabit broadband”, he said.

“We’ve gone from 7 per cent when I started to 70 per cent in three years in spite of Covid. That’s not half bad in my view.”

The Conservative manifesto at the last election promised to bring “full fibre and gigabit-capable broadband to every home and business across the UK by 2025”.

But this target was downgraded to 85 per cent in November 2020, and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) confirmed today that this remains the government’s goal.

Mr Johnson’s successor as Conservative party leader will be named next Monday, following the long drawn-out contest between Ms Truss and Mr Sunak, with the victor taking over as PM the following day.

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Boris Johnson's farewell speech from Downing Street in full

"That is it folks," Mr Johnson said as he began his final speech as prime minister outside Downing Street.

Tuesday 6 September 2022 09:58, UK

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Boris Johnson’s farewell speech, in full

Boris Johnson pledged his "fervent support" to Tory Party successor Liz Truss as he said farewell to No10 on Tuesday morning.

Here is his speech in full:

Well - this is it, folks.

Thank you everybody for coming out so early this morning.

In only a couple of hours I will be in Balmoral to see Her Majesty the Queen and the torch will finally be passed to a new Conservative leader.

The baton will be handed over in what has unexpectedly turned out to be a relay race – they changed the rules halfway through, but never mind that now.

And through that lacquered black door, a new prime minister will shortly go to meet a fantastic group of public servants - the people who got Brexit done, the people who delivered the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe and never forget 70 per cent of the entire population got a dose within six months, faster than any comparable country.

That is government for you. That’s this Conservative government.

Boris Johnson final farewell

People who organised those early supplies of weapons to the heroic Ukrainian armed forces, an action that may very well have helped change the course of the biggest European war for 80 years.

Because of the speed and urgency of what you did, everybody involved in this government, to get this economy moving again from July last year in spite of all the opposition, all the naysayers, we have and will continue to have that economic strength to give people the cash they need to get through this energy crisis that has been caused by Putin’s vicious war.

And I know that Liz Truss, and this compassionate Conservative government will do everything we can to get people through this crisis, and this country will endure it and we will win.

And if Putin thinks that he can succeed by blackmailing or bullying the British people, then he is utterly deluded.

And the reason we will have those funds now and in the future is because we Conservatives understand the vital symmetry between government action and free market capitalist private sector enterprise.

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We’re delivering on those huge manifesto commitments: making streets safer; neighbourhood crime down 38 per cent in the last three years; 13,790 more police on the streets; building more hospitals and, yes, we will have 50,000 more nurses by the end of the decade and 44 hospitals by the end of... 50,000 by the end of this Parliament, I should say, 40 new hospitals by the end of the decade.

Putting record funding into our schools and into teachers’ pay, giving everybody a lifetime skills guarantee so they can keep upskilling throughout their lives.

Three new high-speed rail lines, three, including northern powerhouse rail, colossal road proud programmes from the pen lines to call the rollout of gigabit broadband up over the last three years I’m proud to say, since you were kind enough to elect me, from 7 per cent of our country premises hadn’t gigabit broadband to 70 per cent today.

And we of course providing the short and the long term solutions for our energy needs, and not just using more of our own domestic hydrocarbons, but going up by 2030 to 50 gigawatts of wind power - that is half this country’s energy electricity needs from offshore wind alone.

A new nuclear reactor every year and looking at what is happening in this country the changes that are taking place, that is why private sector investment is flooding and more private sector more venture capital investment than China itself.

More billion pound tech companies sprouting here in the UK, than in France, Germany and Israel combined.

And as a result unemployment, as I leave office, unemployment down to lows not seen since I was about 10 years old and bouncing around on a spacehopper, my friends.

On the subject of bouncing around in future careers - let me say that I am now like one of those booster rockets that has fulfilled its function and I will now be gently reentering the atmosphere and splashing down invisibly in some remote and obscure corner of the Pacific.

And like Cincinnatus, I am returning to my plough.

And I will be offering this government nothing but the most fervent support.

I’ll tell you why.

This is a tough time for the economy.

This is a tough time for families up and down the country.

We can and we will get through it we will come out stronger the other side.

But I say to my fellow Conservatives, it’s time for politics to be over folks.

It’s time for us all to get behind Liz Truss and her team and her programme and deliver for the people of this country because that is what the people in this country want.

That’s what they need.

And that’s what they deserve.

I’m proud to have discharged the promises I made to my party when you were kind enough to choose me, winning the biggest majority since 1987.

The biggest share of the vote since 1979.

Delivering Brexit, delivering our manifesto committees including by the way, including social care, reforming social care, helping people up and down the country, ensuring that Britain is once again standing tall in the world.

Speaking with clarity and authority from Ukraine to the orcas pact with America and Australia, because we are one whole and entire United Kingdom whose diplomat security services and armed forces are so globally admired.

And by the way, as I believe, as I leave, I believe our union is so strong that those who want to break it up, they’ll keep trying, but they will never, ever succeed.

Thank you to everybody by me in this building.

Thank you to all of you in government.

And thank you to everyone who has helped look after me and my family over the last three years including including Dilyn, the dog, and I just say to my party of Dilyn and Larry can put behind them their occasional difficulties, and so can the Conservative Party.

Above all, thanks to you, to the British people, to the voters for giving me the chance to serve all of you who worked so tirelessly together, to be Covid to put us where we are today.

Together we have laid foundations that will stand the test of time, whether by taking back control of our laws, or putting in vital new infrastructure, great solid masonry on which we will continue to build together paving paving the path of prosperity now and for future generations.

And I will be supporting this trust and the new government every step of the way.

Thank you all very much. Thank you. Goodbye. Thank you.

'This is it folks': Boris Johnson delivers farewell speech as PM but hints at comeback

• Boris Johnson
• Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 10:02am

Boris Johnson has told the country "this is it folks" in his final speech as prime minister - but hinted at a comeback to frontline politics.

The outgoing PM described the transferring of power to his successor Liz Truss as "handing over the baton" as he lamented his premiership had "unexpectedly turned out to be a relay race".

In what appeared to be a swipe at the many who resigned from his government and ultimately triggered his downfall, he suggested he was forced out of power after "they changed the rules halfway through - but never mind that now".

But he said it was now "time for politics to be over" and joked that if his dog Dilyn and No.10's chief mouser Larry the cat can “put behind them their occasional difficulties” - then so can the Tory party.

"I say to my fellow Conservatives, it's time for politics to be over, folks," he said, speaking outside No 10 on Tuesday morning as prepared for his handover to Ms Truss.

“It’s time for us all to get behind Liz Truss and her team, and her programme, and deliver for the people of this country.

“Because that is what the people of this country want. That’s what they need."

Hinting that he could make a return to No 10, the outgoing PM compared himself to Cincinnatus, a Roman leader who battled against invasion before returning to his farm.

According to historians, Cincinnatus returned to rule Rome once more.

Mr Johnson said: “On the subject of bouncing around in future careers, let me say that I am now like one of those booster rockets that has fulfilled its function.

“I will now be gently re-entering the atmosphere and splashing down invisibly in some remote and obscure corner of the Pacific.

“Like Cincinnatus, I am returning to my plough and I will be offering this government nothing but the most fervent support.”

Mr Johnson said he would be supporting Ms Truss' new government "every step of the way" during a "tough time" for households across the country, as she prepares to take over and delivery a plan to address the escalating energy crisis.

Ms Truss, who will travel to Balmoral to accept the role of prime minister from the Queen later on Tuesday, is reportedly drawing up plans for a freeze in bills which could cost around £100 billion .

“I know that Liz Truss and this compassionate Conservative government will do everything we can to get people through this crisis and this country will endure it," Mr Johnson said.

“And if Putin thinks that he can succeed by blackmailing or bullying the British people, then he is utterly deluded.”

Describing his pride at having won the "biggest majority since 1987", Mr Johnson reeled off what he has considered the greatest hits of his premiership including Brexit, the vaccine rollout and support for Ukraine.

He said: “Through that lacquered black door, a new prime minister will shortly go to meet a fantastic group of public servants.

“The people who got Brexit done. The people who delivered the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe, and never forget 70% of the entire population got a dose within six months – faster than any comparable country. That is government for you. That’s this Conservative government.”

His wife Carrie Johnson, sister Rachel Johnson and fervent Tory supporters such as Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg, who had packed into Downing Street to watch his farewell speech, broke into cheers as he finished.

Mr Johnson held his wife's hand and shook hands with officials as he left the street to energetic applause and got in the car to head off to Balmoral to meet the Queen.

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There, he will tender his resignation to the monarch and make way for Ms Truss to be sworn in as prime minister and invited to form a government.

Ms Truss beat rival Rishi Sunak to succeed Mr Johnson as Tory leader on Monday and will address the nation from Downing Street later today marking her first speech as prime minister.

She will begin putting in place her team of ministers, with key allies and supporters already pencilled in for some of the most senior roles, including Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng who is widely expected to be given the crucial role of chancellor.

Ms Truss's first major policy priority will be delivering a package of support for households struggling with energy bills - which are set to soar even higher from October when the price cap lifts prices by at least 80%.

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James O'Brien utterly destroys Boris Johnson's 'legacy' amid PM's 'farewell tour'

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James O'Brien says that Boris Johnson's legacy "is in the graveyards of Britain" as the Prime Minster starts his farewell tour today.

It comes after PM Boris Johnson travels to Dorset to proclaim his government’s £5 billion superfast internet project to rural communities.

James called out: "The man who is PM for at least another week or say up to, he's gone on a farewell tour to defend his legacy.

"He doesn't have a legacy, his legacy, his legacy is in graveyard up and down this country.

"His legacy is in the fact that Liz Truss doesn't have to do interviews anymore on her march towards Downing Street.

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"His legacy is a complete breaking of the bond of trust between politics and people, his legacy is the unlawful prorogation of the parliament, his legacy is the misleading of the Queen, the promotion of the Jacob Rees-Mogg who insults the dead of Grenfell.

"The promotion of Nadine Dorris who insults the intelligence of amoeba, his legacy, his legacy.

"That's what he is up to anyway, in case you are wondering.

"He's taken a break from his holidays to go on a farewell tour, who does he think he is, Elton John? It's incredible."

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triple lock pensions as debate continues, female nhs workers discuss ‘horrible memories’ after a new report on workplace sexual assault, 'any dog can be triggered': father shares horrifying moment he witnessed family dog attack his 5-year-old daughter, 'musk had a chance to shorten the war', says james o'brien as twitter boss denies sabotaging ukrainian counter-attack, 'it's mad we're so sheep-like': james o'brien highlights the 'political pertinence' of prisons after terror suspect escape, james o'brien rebukes 'disgusting' article on sickness benefits claimants, 'accruing credits to get to the next level': james o'brien compares today's politics to a 'video game', 'schools have been allowed to wither': james o'brien criticises sunak's refusal to fund concrete safety repairs, a 'decent government' would have acted in lockdown over unsafe concrete school buildings, states james o'brien, 'it is deeply offensive': soldier expresses his discomfort at grant shapps appointment to defence secetary, 'how have we ended up with a snake oil salesman as defence secretary' james o'brien asks, 'he's there with a begging bowl': james o'brien on james cleverly's 'inevitable' visit to china, 'a desiccated poster girl for delusion and denial': james o'brien reacts to nadine dorries' delayed resignation, 'you realise how fragile stability is': james o'brien brands donald trump 'depraved' after mugshot revealed, ulez has been 'weaponised' by 'conspiracy theorists', sadiq khan says, 'kemi badenoch has adopted truss' strategy', says james o'brien as uk negotiates india trade deal, keir starmer vows labour won't block rishi sunak on law forcing offenders to face victims' families in court, james o'brien criticises 'half-hearted' reaction to killer nurse lucy letby warnings, 'is she really this stupid': james o'brien questions the logic behind the education secretary's comments on a-levels, ‘the less you’ve got, the more you have at stake', says james o'brien as a-level results are released, james o'brien analyses 'the ultimate irony of brexit' amid calls for a second referendum, 'government, media, and gender critical movement' fuel rise in lgbtq+ hate, says broadcaster india willoughby, 'it's rising the longer it goes on': james o'brien is surprised by increasing support for strike action, james o'brien reacts as migrants exit 'ludicrous' bibby stockholm barge over legionnaires’ bacteria, james o'brien lambasts 'quasi-racists' who argue that to solve nhs problems we've got to 'train our own', disabled caller worries disability allowance will be tories' next target under guise of tackling 'economically inactive', james o'brien scolds tory mps for 'sub-national front rhetoric' and their claims that migrants are enjoying 4* hotels, james o'brien fears “thatcherism” is at the heart of a new nhs privatisation move, 'colour me shocked': james o'brien on how 'remarkable' it is that tories are encouraging more affordable food shops, 'a liar': riled publican who heckled rishi sunak at beer festival says the pm's 'no better than his predecessors', eco-activists should share 'practical steps' not glue themselves to roads, this caller explains, ‘we should be respecting these people’: former consultant condemns tories 6% offer for doctors, 'you couldn't make it up': james o'brien correctly predicts boris johnson's excuse for delay in handing over covid whatsapps, 'these things need scrutiny': defence expert banned from government event receives apology but demands more, carol vorderman says she’s been ‘harassed for months’ online by johnny mercer’s wife after ‘anti-tory’ storm, we need more social housing 'immediately' as mortgage costs rise, this landlord declares, james o'brien enlightened by callers theory that we have now 'forgotten' how to protest, 'it's not happened in north korea, it's happened in kent': james o'brien reflects on refugee mural cover-up, james o’brien caller's 'blood is boiling' at lack of oracy within the police as labour announces educational reform, the nhs will be privatised 'over my dead body', says shadow health secretary, right-wing politicians believe they should 'hold the reins of power' over nhs, argues james o'brien, 'it's bizzare': james o'brien wants to understand new conservatives' immigration stance, james o'brien ponders the 'hatred' and 'demonisation' experienced by migrants, 'what is he good at': james o'brien struggles to pinpoint rishi sunak's standout skills, 'it will go to the supreme court': barrister comments on court's rwanda decision, james o'brien lambasts the eight tory mps named to have 'attacked' privileges committee, ‘he is the agent of corruption’: james o’brien condemn’s lack of coverage on boris johnson partying with lebedev, 'who votes for this': james o'brien blasts political parties built upon 'bone-headed bigotry', furious james o'brien caller suggests prince william sells his assets to 'end homelessness', 'how do you know they aren't holiday makers': james o'brien targets a question time brexiteer, 'am i british yet': musician vv brown tells james o'brien how the windrush generation has shaped her identity, 'what': james o'brien expresses shock at british five-year-olds being shorter than western peers, snp mp john nicolson cleared of bullying accusations made by nadine dorries, who emerges worst from the 'awful pantomime' of the partygate vote, james o'brien wonders, 'it's pathetic': james o’brien is staggered by rishi sunak's refusal to say if he will approve partygate report, ‘what the hell explains them giving him a column': james o'brien puzzled by the mail’s endorsement of boris johnson, 'he is a disgusting, despicable liar': james o'brien's damning commentary on the results of the partygate report, 'it feels like yesterday': grenfell united chairwoman questions the point of inquiry on tragedy's sixth anniversary, 'boris johnson - an incontinent labrador, weeing and pooing all over the place': james o'brien takes aim at the ex-pm, donald trump has 'driven a coach and horses' through security laws says jon sopel, james o'brien slams nadine dorries' honours snub 'sob story', 'can sunak separate himself from the legacy of boris johnson', asks james o'brien, james o'brien can't stand the 'completely debasing' behaviour of donald trump and boris johnson, james o’brien’s plan to highlight climate crisis through right-wing media, 'it's a mess': baroness jenny jones to hold fatal motion blocking govt overruling house of lords vote, 'little rishi who can't stand up to people': carol vorderman reports lack of support for the pm in recent polling, 'i'm feeling better within myself': nurse loses five kilos in four weeks after weight loss jab, 'who are you going to trust': james o'brien questions uk newspapers amid prince harry phone hacking trial, legal consultant working on prince harry phone-hacking trial speaks to james o'brien, 'tummy ticklers': james o'brien slams the media for lack of focus on boris johnson and the partygate scandal, james o'brien scrutinises deliberate 'dehumanisation' in immigration rhetoric, 'there has to be more to it than fatigue’: james o’brien is baffled by the media’s silence on continued train strikes, james o'brien reacts to boris johnson 'squirming' under questioning on partygate, mental health crisis team worker's chilling warning - 'there will be deaths' if police absent from mental health calls, eco-protesters are 'front of the queue' on the right-wing media's hate list, according to james o'brien, expert banned from government event says jacob rees-mogg's legislation smells like ‘stalinism’, 'he worshipped boris': caller's father died during covid without loved ones around him as partygate continued, ‘they’re like drug dealers’: tearful anti-brexit caller doesn’t feel he belongs to a country anymore, nhs faces 'death by a million cuts' under tory government, says mental health nurse, ‘it might be up there with the industrial revolution’: james o’brien discusses the risks attached to the uptake of ai, james o'brien criticises rishi sunak's 'tragic' brexit claims on cheaper sanitary products and beer, james o’brien ponders: is michael gove on to a ‘real winner’ with renters’ reform bill, 'breathtaking bone-headedness': james o'brien reacts to nigel farage's admission that brexit 'failed', james o’brien: conservatives have 'actively and successfully' sought to prevent legal british citizens from voting, medical student ‘humiliated’ by newspaper for getting liposuction during doctors' strike, 'disgusting policy enacted by disgusting people': james o'brien blasts govt ministers' migration 'lies', 'would i ever have been told’: brother of murdered daniel morgan raises questions after files found locked in safe, james o'brien asks why the government suggests key british figures are 'enemies of the people', 'you see the problem': james o'brien highlights tory party contractions over involvement with police, 'this is a disaster for the tories': james o'brien blasts the conservatives after their local election results, james o'brien: why do we still have a monarchy after previously abolishing it, james o’brien amused by rishi sunak's response to labour's stephen timms correction at pmqs, 'a bit game of thrones': james o'brien 'baffled' by the king's coronation, 'royal blood - nonsense': james o'brien caller rebukes king's coronation amid cost of living crisis, james o’brien brands richard sharp: ’the latest man whose entire life has been polluted by boris johnson.’, 'i went into panic mode': james o'brien caller gambled away his student loan, james o’brien pulls apart 'grim' anti-refugee rhetoric spouted by the immigration minister and home secretary, 'this is a british man': imprisoned media mogul's son and barrister join james o'brien in plea for freedom, 'democracy is in danger': security expert edward lucas stresses significance of jacob rees-mogg blacklist, "he was halfway out the window himself and then pushed": andrew marr and james o’brien debate raab’s resignation, 'a good day for british democracy': james o'brien tears into dominic raab following his resignation, 'let them eat quiche’: james o’brien criticises the right wing media’s tendency to ignore real news as food prices rise, ‘they never checked if my baby was breathing’: black mother 'disregarded' during the birth of fifth child, 'they've tried to kill him twice': james o'brien left 'disgusted' by vladimir kara-murza arrest, james o'brien lambasts those who claim to 'love their country' while voting in 'saboteurs and arsonists', james o'brien asks if suella braverman gets 'a pass on her racist rhetoric' because of her race, frustrated caller brands boris johnson a 'liar' after brexit forced the closure his business, 'flags and feelings prioritised over facts and figures': james o'brien realises perfect brexit summary, 'i am calling her rhetoric racist': tory peer condemns home secretary suella braverman, james o'brien points out contradiction between 'looking after our own' healthcare staff while opposing their strikes, who would join the 'rancid' police force now, asks james o'brien, 'it’s recycled homophobia': caller criticises kemi badenoch’s proposed changes to the equality act, james o'brien lambasts 'ludicrous lobby groups' for 'pumping poo' into local rivers, ashamed brexit voter 'bitterly regrets' his decision to leave the eu, 'what is wrong with these people': james o'brien ridicules kemi badenoch's trans-pacific trade deal, james o'brien alarmed at 'terrifying' prospect of govt ignoring scientific advice on carbon capture, james o’brien's damning questioning of corners of the media desperate to stay silent on slave trade, caller living under brothel doesn't trust proposed eviction powers for landlords will help him, james o'brien dissects sunak's crackdown on 'antisocial' tenants, james o'brien and police officer unpick sunak's rationale behind anti-social behaviour plans, 'that makes me a bit queasy': james o'brien says of rishi 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Boris Johnson is on a farewell tour to highlight his achievements – no, seriously

Oonagh Keating. Updated August 31st, 2022

On the 7th of July, Boris Johnson stood in front of the famous door of 10 Downing Street and addressed the nation with these words –

“I want you to know that from now until the new Prime Minister is in place, your interests will be served and the government of the country will be carried on.”

He then proceeded to go on holiday twice, cosplayed as a soldier, flew in a fighter jet, had two large parties and refused to make any decisions or take any action, because that would be the job of the next prime minister.

It was less the behaviour of a prime minister in a crisis than the wish list of a ten-year-old.

BREAKING: Boris Johnson has explained he is sadly unable to take any further action on the energy crisis because it would disturb his holiday in Greece x — Laura Kuenssberg Translator (@BBCLauraKT) August 14, 2022

What was the Cabinet doing? Either campaigning to beccome the next prime minister, or talking about why they backed the horse they did in that particular race.

Tories have allowed Johnson to squat uselessly in Downing St for far too long. 💷inflation to 18%, 🌊raw sewage in beaches ⚡️energy cap rising 🆘families struggling 🚆⚖️ 👩‍🏫strikes 👨‍⚕️shortages Zombie Tories can’t even run a leadership contest properly in the national interest — Chris Bryant (@RhonddaBryant) August 22, 2022

Now, as the countdown to the new prime minister – Liz Truss …it’s going to be Liz Truss – reaches the final few days, Boris Johnson has embarked on a ‘farewell tour’, to promote and celebrate his legacy.

No, really!

Boris Johnson will kick off a farewell tour of Britain today as he spends his last week as prime minister highlighting his achievements in 10 Downing Street https://t.co/NJnXoV9SJn — Times Politics (@timespolitics) August 30, 2022

Here’s what people thought of Johnson’s final grift as PM.

Boris Johnson’s national tour – the criminal always returns to the scene of the crime. — Danny Wallace (@dannywallace) August 30, 2022

Just off on a tour of the country to highlight my achievements oh I’m back already. — Parody Boris (@Parody_PM) August 30, 2022

Arsonist to tour smoking ruins. https://t.co/kP7pHnYLVs — paul bassett davies (@thewritertype) August 30, 2022

Boris Johnson’s UK tour itinerary leaked pic.twitter.com/rm9fbBNYOk — HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) August 30, 2022

What’s he doing to do for the other 6 days 23 hours https://t.co/3aSMbKKfya — . (@twlldun) August 30, 2022

There literally is no end to his vanity. Cost of living spiralling out of control and he wants a lap of honour with people clapping him like seals. https://t.co/xXJEEQOwtK — Emma Kennedy💙 (@EmmaKennedy) August 30, 2022

1) setting a record for the number of ministers to resign over a scandal 2) avoiding further questions about lockdown parties at Number 10 3) having a farewell tour to celebrate 1 & 2 pic.twitter.com/y6JeacBC21 — Toby Earle 🇺🇦 (@TobyonTV) August 30, 2022

BREAKING: Boris Johnson plans to go on a week-long tour of the UK to "cement his legacy". It remains unclear if he will be visiting all the beaches he's dumped shit on to go paddling x — Laura Kuenssberg Translator (@BBCLauraKT) August 30, 2022

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Boris is currently touring across 1 country and has 25 upcoming concerts.

Their next tour date is at HQ2 Nightclub & Beach Club in Atlantic City, after that they'll be at Music Box in San Diego.

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The Intersection

St. Andrew's Hall

Beachland Ballroom

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Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens

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Boris absolutely killed it at the Pyramid Scheme. Super high energy and came back for an encore. This is the 3rd or 4th show of theirs I've been to, and I would highly recommend seeing them if you get the chance.

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A palace of sound was created before us, for us to enjoy and dwell another world between space. One of the best shows I've ever been to.. it's one thing to listen to Boris, another to experience a show and the waves of sound.

Boris did an amazing show. They played for two hours and the setlist was epic! They played edited versions of both Feedbacker and Flood. Everybody needs to see this band live.

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Boris to perform 'Amplifier Worship' in full on fall 2024 U.S. tour

Boris will celebrate their acclaimed 1998 studio album Amplifier Worship with a special trek across the United States.

Revealed today , Boris will play the record in full each night starting on September 25 inside San Diego’s Music Box. For these shows, Boris will hit the stage with two drummers. Joining Boris on the whole trek as support are Los Angeles rock band Starcrawler, whose last studio album was 2022’s She Said .

Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday (April 26) at 10 a.m. local time here .

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September 25 San Diego, CA @ Music Box

September 26 Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco

September 27 Pomona, CA @ Glass House

September 28 Fresno, CA @ Strummer's

September 29 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore

October 1 Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall

October 2 Seattle, WA @ Showbox

October 4 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall

October 6 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

October 8 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

October 9 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line

October 10 Milwaukee, WI @ Vivarium

October 11 Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre

October 12 Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue

October 13 St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall

October 15 Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation

October 16 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall

October 17 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom

October 18 Pittsburgh, PA @ Tunderbird Music Hall

October 19 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

October 21 Boston, MA @ Paradise

October 22 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom

October 23 New York, NY @ Racket

October 24 Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage

October 25 Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle

October 26 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

October 27 Birmingham, AL @ Saturn

October 29 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater

October 30 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Midtown

November 2 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole

November 3 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

Aerosmith announces farewell tour return, new date for Boston concert

Aerosmith announced this week that its “Peace Out” farewell tour is set to resume in September.

The tour went on hiatus last fall and was indefinitely postponed while lead singer Steven Tyler recovered from damaged vocal cords and a fractured larynx.

“Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought,” the band wrote in a social media post announcing the postponement. “As a result, all the currently scheduled PEACE OUT shows must be postponed to sometime in 2024, with new dates to be announced as soon as we know more.”

The band will kick off its return to the road with two newly added shows in Pennsylvania, first at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Sept. 20, followed by a show at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 23. Rockers The Black Crowes are also joining Aerosmith on tour as special guests.

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After last year’s New Year’s Eve performance was postponed, Aerosmith’s holiday homecoming stop in Boston will now take place on Dec. 31 at TD Garden, with what is billed as “an electrifying show of Aerosmith’s groundbreaking hits performed in an immersive 360° production as they celebrate 50 years as America’s greatest rock band,” according to a press release.

Guitarist Joe Perry previously promised a return to the road in an interview with the Globe last winter.

“But with any luck we will be back out late summer and fall of 24,” Perry said. “And there’s always next New Year’s Eve! Stay tuned for that.”

Alongside the previously announced tour schedule, Aerosmith plans to make an extra stop in Florida at the Kia Center in Orlando on Feb. 11. The tour wraps with a final set in Buffalo, N.Y. at the KeyBank Center on Feb. 25.

All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows, and tickets for the rescheduled dates and newly added shows go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. on ticketmaster.com .

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