‘Let’s get Brexit done, but first, let’s get breakfast done’: Boris Johnson rejoices after Tories win big in UK general election

Boris Johnson made a public speech after his party’s landslide election victory, saying it is “our solemn duty” to deliver everything that Conservative supporters voted for – including Brexit and other commitments.

Speaking to a crowd of top Conservatives and voters, Johnson urged to proceed with a Brexit deal by the end of next month. He also promised to keep the NHS and to make massive investment in social services and the welfare system, among other issues.

“You voted for all these things and it is now this government, this people’s government, it’s our solemn duty to deliver on each and every one of those commitments,” he said, adding that “it is a great and heavy responsibility, a sacred trust for me, for every newly elected Conservative, and everyone in this room.” 

As the nation hands us this historic mandate, we must rise to the challenge and to the level of expectation. And Parliament must change so that we, in Parliament, are working for you, the British people.

“Let’s get Brexit done, but first, let’s get breakfast done,” he quipped.

Johnson has every reason to be in good spirits, given that the Tories won 365 seats in the general election, leaving Labour with only 203 seats – their worst results in years.

During his election campaign, he consistently vowed to put an end to the Brexit saga that has lingered since 2016. Negotiations with Brussels have seen dramatic ups and downs, and cost the previous prime minister, Theresa May, her job.

The latest Brexit deadline passed on October 31, but EU leaders agreed to extend it until January 31 – the date Johnson referred to.

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