There were no tears outside Downing Street today, from Johnson or anyone else. A few of the Tory faithful will no doubt weep over his departure. But for the rest of us, the most normal emotion, after the most abnormal couple of days in politics I can remember, is relief. And for some, audible behind the barricades, understandable glee.
In a country that has etiquette and a 96-year-old lady with a crown rather than a constitution, it’s hard to predict exactly how the next few weeks will play out. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough of thinking about Johnson’s psychodrama and machinations. It’s over – even if it takes a few weeks to clear him out.
But once the door has finally slammed behind Johnson, what then?
