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The Rise And Fall Of Boris Johnson review: If you need an MP for a secret mission, make sure it's not Jacob Rees-Mogg! writes ROLAND WHITE


Say what you like about Boris Johnson, but politics was much more lively and entertaining when he was around. Who now has his optimism? Or his colourful way with words?

When Boris wanted to suspend Parliament, he sent Jacob Rees-Mogg to Balmoral on a secret mission to seek royal approval. As we all know, the courts stopped the Government from suspending Parliament, and so he took a characteristic risk and called an election, winning the biggest Conservative majority since 1987. When Boris wanted to suspend Parliament, he sent Jacob Rees-Mogg to Balmoral on a secret mission to seek royal approval.

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