"The world of Peppa Pig": the return of Boris Johnson's blunders

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a speech to the annual conference of the Confederation of Industry of the United Kingdom (CBI), in South Shields, England on November 22, 2021. © AP - Owen Humphreys

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The speech of the British Prime Minister at the annual conference of the CBI employers' organization has turned into a chain of blunders that does not help to improve his image, as he goes through a difficult period. 

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With our correspondent in London, 

Marie Boëda

Boris Johnson was to encourage companies to develop green policies.

While promoting electric vehicles, he imitates the sound of an accelerating car.

Then he shuffles his notes, resulting in 20 seconds of silence during which he mumbles an apology.

In front of the assembly of entrepreneurs, he then pays tribute to Peppa Pig, this cartoon for children, of British origin. " 

Who's been to Peppa Pig World?" Not enough. I was a bit in the dark about what to find at Peppa Pig World, but I loved it, Peppa Pig's World is just my kind of place.

 The head of government refers to his visit this weekend to the amusement park from this very popular television series. He was there with his wife and son.

After such a performance, a reporter asks him if all is well.

“ 

I think it went well

 ,” he replies.

This is not the opinion of everyone.

The former CEO of Siemens deemed the speech " 

failed

 ".

“ 

Disjointed 

”, according to others.

Even his own party criticizes him.

Since the Owen Paterson affair, the mood has been gloomy among the Conservatives.

This deputy resigned after being accused of corruption.

Boris Johnson first sought to protect him.

According to the BBC, a senior Downing Street source demanded " 

serious changes 

" before things got worse.

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