Boris Johnson: Resignation in Wales: People react to Boris Johnson

While the views of Conservatives may divide opinion in Wales but there seems to be many who agree on one thing, </p> Boris Johnson must go.

Boris Johnson: Resignation in Wales: People react to Boris Johnson

While the views of Conservatives may divide opinion in Wales but there seems to be many who agree on one thing,

Boris Johnson must go.

He resigned as Conservative leader after almost three years, but he was under immense pressure from his MPs. He will remain as prime minister until his successor is selected.

Some people in Wales celebrated his death with joy. Others said he should have died long ago and described his final months as a "car accident".

Margaret in Bridgend said, "I just bought two fresh cream cake which I'll enjoy with a glass bubbly this evening to celebrate."

"Sleaze and corruption, inept, self-serving. He is a lying toe rag."

Others were less harsh, such as Keith Evans of Carmarthen. At first, he liked him.

He stated that he had achieved Brexit and Covid. The Pincher allegation...that was the cherry on top, he had no choice but to leave."

In July 2019, Mr Johnson was elected to power. His party also performed well in the general election in Wales in December 2019. They doubled their number of MPs in Wales from seven to fourteen.

Bridgend was the seat that Labour won, but it was hard to find any positive energy there on Thursday, even among Tory supporters.

Andrew Sinnott dubbed him "a buffoon".

He stated that he was Conservative for most of his life, and that his family is the same. He voted Tory every time, but not anymore.

David Thomas stated, "hooray hooray I'm fed-up of the lies", while Malcolm Hill from North Connelly said, "It's time."

Elliott Peters Vanstone, 21, a Cardiff University student, said that "it was coming, wasn’t it." Although the vote of confidence was not quite right, he almost got through. In the past, winning has not meant your job is secure.

Huw Williams (27-year-old project manager from Cardiff) said that it was a relief that he had left. It felt reminiscent of Trump.

"I understand why people voted him in, but he has lost all trust over the past few months."

Nadila Hussein (21), from Cardiff believed that it was surprising that Mr Johnson had to leave so long.

She said, "It was necessary for ministers to tell him it's embarrassing now. It's his turn to go."

Pontypridd's Tom Morgan, 23 years old, stated that he would prefer the other party to be in charge if he was honest, but that it will be left to the general elections.

Meryl Morris from Pontycymmer said that "He's one of the biggest liars we've ever had in government."

Fiona Graves from Carmarthen was a lifelong Conservative voter and believed that Johnson had "no other choice" than to resign.

She said, "Politics is really shabby" and was very dirty.

James Graham from Aberystwyth in Ceredigion said that his first impression was that he was happy-go-lucky and could offer something unique than the other politicians of the past. But I think he has just changed his mind.

Many Welsh Tories, including Ynys Mon’s Virginia Crosbie and Montgomeryshire’s Craig Williams, Vale of Clwyd’s James Davies, Brecon and Radnorshire Mp Fay Jones, have resigned from their government positions in the last few days.

Simon Hart, the Welsh Secretary, stated that he had "no other choice" than to leave, and David Davies, his likely replacement, made it clear that he wouldn't accept the job.

Sir Robert Buckland, Mr Hart's successor, was announced on Thursday.

Llanelli-born South Swindon MP was appointed because none of the 13 Welsh MPs would accept the job.

Even people who don't usually follow politics in Swansea like Sophie Lee (31), agreed that it was time for him "to go".

She stated, "It's one after another with him. It's setting a bad example. He should leave. There's no point fighting it."

Amy Convery, 32 years old, thought that the distractions caused by the events in government were distracting from the real problems facing the country at the Hiatus clothing shop on Brynymor Road.

"It's always their little politics in the little world that matters most to them. She said that it was "just a little sad really."

Jack Cotterill (44), her colleague, stated that his main thought was that Johnson's leadership had "set a terrible democratic example".

He said, "It couldn’t have come at a better time when you need a very stable leader because we’re in such difficult economic times."

Sue Marshall from Ely, Cardiff said "wow" and added: "Good, since it has been an accident for the past few months."

True-blue Tory Les Ash stated: "I just hope that with Boris going, the Tory party get their back together.

"You can't afford to lie to people."