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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Middleton

Ukraine backs Johnson for return as PM with ‘Better Call Boris’ meme OLD

Ukraine government

Ukraine’s government seemingly threw its weight behind Boris Johnson to be the next Tory leader by sharing a meme based on a popular television show - before promply deleting it after a social media backlash.

The tweet from its official government page was sent just hours after Liz Truss stood outside No 10 to tell the country she was resigning and a leadership election would take place imminently.

She quit after a chaotic 44 days in office that was characterised by financial turmoil, uncertainty and poor communication.

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