Navigating Crises and Brexit Challenges

This chapter explores the Prime Minister's experiences during three significant crises: Brexit, the COVID pandemic, and the Ukraine war. It reflects on the complexities of the Brexit decision, examining personal conflicts, public sentiment, and the implications of EU membership. Additionally, the chapter highlights the UK's swift vaccination rollout as a key achievement born from newfound regulatory independence after leaving the EU.

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He was the 55th Prime Minister, led through 3 of the biggest crises of the last century, and is one of the most controversial characters in the history of the United Kingdom. Boris Johnson is now ‘unleashed’.

Boris Johnson is the former UK Prime Minister, serving from 2019 to 2022, he has also served as Foreign Secretary and Mayor of London. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History’ and ‘Unleashed’.

In this conversation, Boris and Steven discuss topics such as, his support for the Leave campaign without an exit plan, why he doesn't apologise for Partygate, his initial under appreciation of Covid's danger, and his predictions for the upcoming US election.

(00:00) Intro

(02:25) What Do We Need To Understand About Your Early Years

(04:52) Glue Ear Making You Deaf

(05:47) Your Mother Charlotte

(08:27) Why Was Your Mother Sent To A Psychiatric Ward

(11:18) Why Did Your Mother Say You Were "Self Defending"

(13:13) Why Did Your Parents Divorce?

(14:42) Was There Physical Violence In The Household?

(15:29) What Did Your Parents Teach You About Marriage And Love

(18:04) Is Your Public Persona A Marketing Strategy?

(24:36) The Imbalance Of The UK's Class System

(28:25) Has The Conservative Government Done Enough To Level The UK?