Here's how he did it. And the challenge that lies ahead.https://t.co/VmM0LPRloZ
— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) June 20, 2019
I'm still trying to process the way that, after deciding in 2016 that they had no interest in Boris Johnson being their leader, Conservative MPs then watched him dramatically screw up everything he attempted for the next three years, which somehow changed their minds.
— Hugo Rifkind (@hugorifkind) June 20, 2019
As mayor of London, Boris Johnson preached the virtues of the single market and immigration. During the Brexit referendum he changed his tune https://t.co/0hmGridctw
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 20, 2019
Friday's Guardian: "It's Johnson versus Hunt. But was the result fixed?" (via @AllieHBNews) #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/OAcZ9oCGio
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 20, 2019
The contest between Johnson and Hunt is about who can win a looming general election | Anand Menon and Alan Wager https://t.co/hlVyuPzzZS pic.twitter.com/x0qSGKxKFp
— Mao (@Zedong99) June 20, 2019
So here's a fun game for political correspondents. Find an MP who's backing Boris Johnson, and ask them this: "What has he said to you personally about his Brexit plan?"https://t.co/tonN7oZLHj
— Robert Hutton (@RobDotHutton) June 20, 2019
Michael Barnier stressed the unity of the 27 members with Ireland and its commitment to the Withdrawal Agreement.https://t.co/fIQ7WQk4PG?
— #Think32 (@Think32_) June 20, 2019
Chancellor Philip Hammond says he can't imagine a Conservative government "actively pursuing a no-deal #Brexit", suggesting it could "risk the Union, our economic prosperity and a general election"https://t.co/Nf6t8B8ib6
https://t.co/QCUxzVcjf7— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 20, 2019
It’s Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt to be the next Tory leader and PM – the internet reactshttps://t.co/zcNmzXO2Gm pic.twitter.com/sjfWc3hpZa
— The Poke (@ThePoke) June 20, 2019
#bbcqt on my patch tonight. The people of Tottenham see right through the charlatan doing all he can to get the keys to number 10.
"I find it hard to believe why people are so hypnotised by Boris Johnson."pic.twitter.com/V7E7qBXkI8
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 20, 2019
Meanwhile…
Footage shows foreign office minister Mark Field MP removing a protestor from the Mansion House dinner earlier this evening.
“It looks to be a very difficult situation for everyone concerned,” says @AlistairBurtUK #newsnight | @KirstyWark pic.twitter.com/KcrKdQs40C
— BBC Newsnight (@BBCNewsnight) June 20, 2019
Jesus. Big test for @Jeremy_Hunt tonight, as his right hand man Mark Field goes full rocky on a peaceful protestor.
— Harry Cole (@MrHarryCole) June 20, 2019
👀 In April Mark Field sent a letter to the Met demanding “a much firmer grip” on climate change protesters – eek pic.twitter.com/BYycEMz1i6
— Ross Kempsell (@rosskempsell) June 20, 2019
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TRUMPWORLD
He wanted to run for the free publicity. But then he realized the White House brand is a money maker and since he has no shame, he is milking it for all it is worth. https://t.co/Gsj12NYeyH
— Barbara Malmet (@B52Malmet) June 20, 2019
We started with @pbump’s list of Trump’s visits to his properties. Compared it to govt and campaign spending. Saw when his visits brought $. https://t.co/Sv4rOxf0Wo
— David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold) June 20, 2019
Having Hope Hicks sit at the witness table quietly as Trump’s lawyers objected to basic questions over and over and over again would have been pretty compelling television, and likely would’ve shifted public views in ways that this transcript never will. https://t.co/pWwrE3a1mL
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) June 20, 2019
Raptors coach on whether NBA champs would visit Trump White House: “Lets go see Trudeau” https://t.co/r0nbJo7urU pic.twitter.com/Np7Qr5lqub
— The Hill (@thehill) June 20, 2019
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WORLD
Prediction: Trump will pull a cruise missile & B52 stand-off airstrike very soon to satisfy Senators Cotton & Graham demand for attacks. He WILL attack Iran w/a limited strike that will spiral out of control. We are going to war. That’s almost certain. https://t.co/3DDlFKS5j2
— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) June 20, 2019
Pres. Trump “probably has the authority to respond in some measured way consistent with the laws of armed conflict,” former US Homeland Security Secy. Jeh Johnson says when asked about a possible military response against Iran after US drone was shot down https://t.co/xnWtSjplpO pic.twitter.com/oMrD2SKuSg
— CNN (@CNN) June 20, 2019
Sr WH official tells me it's Bolton vs Trump on how to proceed on Iran. Trump does not want conflict. Pompeo, Pence, Esper are “swing votes.” Pompeo is "a triangulator," source tells @MichLKosinski, "the goal is re-establishing deterrence, but that is still very risky.”
— Alexander Marquardt (@MarquardtA) June 20, 2019
Trump’s commentary today about the drone Iran shot down in the Strait of Hormuz illustrates one potential danger his pathological narcissism presents to the nation’s security. His narcissistic instinct will virtually always be to place himself at the center of attention, …
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) June 20, 2019
Schumer: 'We're worried' Trump 'and the administration may bumble into a war' with Iran #MTPDaily pic.twitter.com/E63whKZAM1
— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) June 20, 2019
The Overnight Note 