‘Blundering’ and Brexit-backing Boris set to burn
AN EFFIGY of Boris Johnson will be burned at an annual bonfire celebration.
Edenbridge Bonfire Society revealed the identity of its celebrity Guy yesterday, saying the “blundering” ex-foreign secretary was the top choice owing to his “continuing habit” of hitting the headlines with “neverending gaffes”.
Every year the Kent society picks an infamous public figure to poke fun at during its celebrations, this year being held on Saturday.
The 36ft effigy will go up in flames alongside a traditional figure of Guy Fawkes.
The giant replica of Mr Johnson is wearing Hawaiianstyle shorts with a tightfitting blue jacket, mismatched socks and a cycle helmet.
He is holding a cake decorated in the style of the EU flag, from which he has taken a Union flag-coloured slice.
In place of his feet are depictions of the red Brexit buses which claimed Britain sent £350 million a week to the EU which could be used to fund the NHS.
He is also wearing a rosette symbolising 90 years since the society was founded.
Artist Andrea Deans, who painted the creation, said: “As with last year there were many strong contenders for this year’s celebrity Guy, particularly in the political world. This year Boris was the obvious option, plus he’s great to caricature and I’ve wanted to paint him for a long time.”
Society chairman Bill Cummings said: “Our message to Mr Johnson is that you cannot have your cake and eat it. We hope Mr Johnson will appreciate the humour.”