The future under Boris Johnson is terrifying – but a re-energised and truly unified Remain campaign will end the nightmare →
“The results of an election with a foregone conclusion are finally in. The outcome was inevitable, and yet the horrific reality of Boris Johnson elevation to the role of prime minister induces deep emotions of frustration and anger, as well as dread and disbelief. Despite the Tory leadership contest – an intense exchange of nationalist one-upmanship – being the preserve of a tiny fraction of the British population, today’s result will have profound ramifications in the lives of every individual and every community within the United Kingdom.
Three years on from the EU referendum, ours is a country in which hate crimes are rising, inequality soaring and austerity biting – especially in the lives of those who need our help the most. The UK needs a leader with a bold vision and a comprehensive plan to address rampant inequality and impending climate catastrophe. A leader who stands before the wanting eyes of millions and points to a future where nobody is excluded. Let’s be clear, Johnson is not – and will never be – that leader…”