Will Walden, a former spokesperson for Boris Johnson, has suggested that Johnson’s decision to step down as an MP may have been motivated by the potential for a by-election triggered by the Privileges Committee’s sanction. Walden, speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, emphasized that this does not mark the end of Johnson’s political career. He stated that Johnson’s driving force is his desire to win or, at the very least, avoid losing. It is worth noting that he has not lost an election in 26 years, with his only defeat occurring in 1997 in Clwyd South. The Privileges Committee’s report was perceived as a threat to this winning streak.
According to Walden, Johnson anticipated the possibility of losing a by-election in his marginal seat and sought to protect his version of the narrative. By resigning in a defiant manner, he avoids the humiliation of being defeated and can shift the blame onto others, including those who voted Remain in the 2016 referendum. Although there is no concrete plan, Johnson is preparing himself for what might come next. His refusal to respect the committee’s potential verdict reflects his typical behavior. This move comes as no surprise.
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