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Johnson needs to recast himself quickly or risk being seen as incompetent

Prime Minister Boris Johnson with a birthday cake presented to him by a private school in Britain last Friday. He turned 56. PHOTO: REUTERS
Prime Minister Boris Johnson with a birthday cake presented to him by a private school in Britain last Friday. He turned 56. PHOTO: REUTERS
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrated his 56th birthday at the end of last week under less than ideal circumstances.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 22, 2020, with the headline Johnson needs to recast himself quickly or risk being seen as incompetent. Subscribe