BoJo’s No-Nos and the Comparative Sanity of British Politics

Why it’s so much harder to hold a U.S. president — or a San Francisco D.A. — to account than a U.K. prime minister.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks as he meets with his Estonian counterpart at 10 Downing Street in London, England, June 6, 2022.

Alberto Pezzali/Pool via Reuters

God save the queen — and, maybe, we owe her an apology.

The people of the United Kingdom may be a little embarrassed by their prime minister just now, but they should be proud of their political system.

Kevin D. Williamson

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Kevin D. Williamson

Kevin D. Williamson is a former fellow at National Review Institute and a former roving correspondent for National Review.

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