Mr Johnson announced his resignation earlier today after more than 50 government resignations, including Sajid Javid as Health Secretary and Rishi Sunak as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
In a speech outside Number 10 Downing Street, Mr Johnson said: “I know that there will be many people who are relieved and perhaps quite a few who will also be disappointed, and I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world.”
When the BBC Radio 4 show, Any Questions? came to Guernsey, the President of Policy & Resources, Deputy Peter Ferbrache, was asked who would be a better Prime Minister for Guernsey, Boris Johnson or the Labour leader, Keir Starmer. A question that now seems more relevant than ever.
At the time, Deputy Ferbrache said: “It really makes little difference. We’ve lived through Labour and Tory administrations… we’ll deal with whoever we’ve got to deal with.”
He has now officially reiterated his stance after the announcement from Number 10 that Mr Johnson will be leaving his position.
“The announcement of the resignation of Boris Johnson as leader of the UK’s Conservative Party is of course a very significant day in British politics, for the United Kingdom and also for the wider British family,” said Deputy Ferbrache.
“Guernsey is part of that British family and has close connections with the UK – our links are constitutional, historical, social and economic.
“Mr Johnson’s resignation as leader of the Conservatives will in due course lead to a change in UK Prime Minister.
“The States of Guernsey has good relationships with politicians across the UK political spectrum and strong working relationships with officials in many UK Departments. We will continue to work closely with the next UK Prime Minister and their Government on matters of mutual interest.”