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Boris Johnson fails to name local Tory mayor despite campaigning for him
Kate PlummerApr 19, 2021 Jonathan Buckmaster/Daily Express/PA Wire Boris Johnson was today unable to name one of his political colleagues. Speaking to PA, the prime minister was unable to name the current West of England mayor - despite him being a Conservative who he has met.Boris Johnson has appeared unable to name the current West of England mayor - despite the regional leader being a C… https://t.co/eGNzmip0MG — PA Media (@PA Media) 1618838533 When quizzed he merely said: “I’m very much in favour of powerful mayors in the West of England and elsewhere but what I want to see is a strong Conservative mayor in London and across the West Midlands and the West of England and across the whole of the country.” Conservative Tim Bowles was elected in 2017 as the region’s first mayor. He is stepping down next month, after his first term, with four candidates running to be his successor. The Conservatives have selected businessman Samuel Williams to contest in the election. And when Johnson was reminded that Bowles was one of his political kind, he said: Read more:A complete timeline of Lizzo’s drunken DM drama with Chris EvansThe European Super League has been widely derided but at least the memes are funnySunday Times criticised for saying people ‘secretly enjoyed’ racist Prince Philip commentKanye West insists Kim Kardashian didn’t initiate divorce – he did13 key moments from Prince Philip’s funeral – In pictures “I’ll be out campaigning for the West of England mayor and all Conservative candidates throughout the weeks ahead.” “It’s very confusing for people isn’t it?” the reporter then asked, speaking about the numerous regional elections taking place on 6 May. “It is. It is. It is confusing,” Johnson admitted before suggesting voters should vote Conservative. And reacting to the clip, viewers were unsurprised that Johnson has blundered his way through the interview. One said:@PA Almost like he hasn't read a brief or something. Hard to believe . . . — Jonathan Smith (@Jonathan Smith) 1618838671 While another said:@Haggis_UK What an embarrassment he is to tory mayors as well as the country. — Danceywoman (@Danceywoman) 1618840184 This incident also come as a blow to Bowles, who has regularly expressed support for Johnson and most certainly knows who he is:Congratulations to Boris and Carrie, the birth of a child is always a moment of happiness and joy — Mayor Tim Bowles (@Mayor Tim Bowles) 1588152743 Indeed, in 2019, Bowles hosted Johnson while he was campaigning for the general election, to show him facilities at the Bristol Port Company’s facility at Avonmouth. Posting on Facebook, Bowles said: “We discussed the vital importance of global trade to our economy, both now and in the future. We also emphasised to the Prime Minister how, as the UK’s first Western deep sea port, our region is ideally placed to take full advantage of future trade deals, bringing jobs, growth and wealth to our area and would be an ideal location for a Free Port.” Clearly, the conversation wasn’t memorable for Johnson. This old quote from Boris Johnson feels very relevant right now
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