‘Can we get a bank holiday?’: Jokes, memes take over after Boris Johnson says he will quit

After many Conservative Party ministers quit over a lack of confidence in his leadership, the UK PM announced he will remain in office until a new leader is chosen.

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From museum to football club, all have been poking fun at Boris Johnson.

After a series of resignations rocked the UK government, Boris Johnson announced he would step down as prime minister. At a press conference in his official residence, the Conservative Party leader said he would serve till a new leader was appointed, sparking a meme fest online as netizens celebrated the moment.

After months of discontent over Johnson’s judgement and ethics within the governing Conservative Party, the leader embroiled in the “Partygate” scandal said he would resign but carry on as prime minister until a Tory leader replaced him. However, Opposition MPs are urging him to leave as soon as possible.

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The final blow to Johnson came on Tuesday when finance minister Rishi Sunak and health minister Sajid Javid abruptly resigned within minutes of each other. Subsequently, others followed suit, mounting pressure on Johnson, who tried to hold out as much as possible.

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Social media went into a frenzy reacting to the news on Thursday with many poking fun at Johnson and asking if they would get another bank holiday to mark the day. Others shared chaotic scenes from movies and series and tried to sum up perfectly how Johnson failed to hang on despite all efforts.

The hashtag #BorisJohnson dominated trends not just in the UK but also around the globe. Take a look at some of the funniest memes here:

Making some changes to our Downing Street set today 👀 #BorisJohnsonResign pic.twitter.com/kxiVndN9Xn

— Madame Tussauds London (@MadameTussauds) July 7, 2022

Hey @Conservatives, fixed it for you. https://t.co/HSlS6eo989 pic.twitter.com/gz41fpLgHL

— KFC UK (@KFC_UKI) July 7, 2022

It’s time. 😉 pic.twitter.com/uuokXShrEg

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 7, 2022

When Boris resigns

Theresa May : pic.twitter.com/n8asrBbdeA

— Droid (@droid254) July 7, 2022

pic.twitter.com/S0xTOkpEUI

— No Context Brits (@NoContextBrits) July 7, 2022

The UK now that Boris Johnson has resigned:#BorisJohnson #ByeBoris #BorisJohnsonResign #ToryResignations #ToryMeltdown #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/Fa3oTX5kVo

— Wando (@Wandoful) July 7, 2022

Everyone in the UK when it is announced that Boris is finally resigning:#BorisJohnson #itshappening #ByeBoris pic.twitter.com/OXJPyroLGZ

— Novelty Bobble (@NoveltyBobble12) July 7, 2022

Can we get another bank holiday to celebrate this x#BorisJohnson #itshappening pic.twitter.com/l95Ay2gTfB

— 🍩 (@joannabrook) July 7, 2022

boris johnson after collectively ruining everyone’s life since december 2019 pic.twitter.com/KkraU7bftV

— zaleel (@zaleel_) July 7, 2022

#DowningStreet after Boris’ speech pic.twitter.com/idczT4fY8C

— 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐲𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 (@DrawingTrains) July 7, 2022

Less than three years ago, Johnson won in an historic landslide victory after the Brexit vote. However, his popularity dwindled in recent months, including over a fine slapped on him for breaking his own Covid lockdown rules.

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