Global Britain, this imaginary empire that Boris Johnson had promised his predominantly English supporters and electorate for the post-Brexit period, is raising its drawbridges and only looking at itself.

On the one hand, this is because the celebrations for an event unique in the country's history reach their climax this weekend.

Britain is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its Queen's accession to the throne.

At such an event, the view of oneself and the glorious past of the country naturally dominates.

But Her Majesty's First Minister is also on a course into the past in everyday politics - albeit not for a solemn occasion.

The proposal, however serious, to reintroduce old English units of measurement such as the ounce or yard is part of what Johnson called “regaining control” during the Brexit campaign.

The only thing missing was that he would also abandon the decimal system for the currency.

All of these things serve one primary purpose: to distract from the affair that has plunged Johnson from one political embarrassment to another for more than a year.

Parties were celebrated at the seat of government, while strict restrictions on gatherings of all kinds were in place across the country due to the corona pandemic.

The prime minister attended some of the festivities in person.

Rules apply to everyone else

But all of them took place in his area of ​​responsibility.

Johnson received a police warrant for these misdemeanors and paid the fine.

He is the first prime minister in British history on record to have broken the law.

When this happens, a mechanism called "political accountability" usually kicks in in democracies.

Even if a minister is not personally at fault, his resignation is expected.

In Great Britain there are also rules for such cases.

However, the conclusion that Boris Johnson drew from the inquiry report on the misconduct in his area of ​​responsibility is very typical of this politician.

He would like to water down the rules for all members of the government so that resignations can hardly be forced.

Rules apply to himself, the prime minister agreed with himself some time ago, anyway only when they are right.

The fact that this relaxed view of service is incompatible with the principle of equality for all before the law seems irrelevant to him, whose view of politics would have fitted well into the 19th century.

He trusts that his biggest trump card will continue to trump and keep his own party calm.

Boris Johnson is one to win for the Conservative election.

At least that's how it was until now.

And for this reason alone, the outrage expressed publicly in the ranks of the party has so far remained within the limits that the prime minister believes he can withstand.

Attacks become a ritual

Johnson's reputation in the country has long since plummeted.

The opposition repeatedly points to the fate of individuals whose relatives died alone during the pandemic because they were not allowed to be visited even at the moment of death due to the applicable rules.

And while all this was going on, Downing Street was celebrating merrily.

Over time, however, the haunting formulations used in Parliament have become more and more of a ritual, and the outrage more and more routine.

Johnson clearly relies on a deadening effect that should save him the office.

The fact that he is taking his own party hostage in this risky game does not seem to bother him much.

If there's one thing the Conservatives can be counted on for, though, it's their keen instinct for power.

The legislative period is half over.

The next general election is looming in the not too distant future.

One must not miss the right moment for a logically and morally inevitable change at the top of the party and government.

The anniversary celebrations for Elizabeth II could become an important turning point in the conservative opinion-forming process.

The long weekend gives all parliamentarians plenty of time to determine the mood of the people in their respective constituencies.

It's not just about Johnson's affairs.

The consequences of Brexit are also far from being as rosy as the gifted campaigner once imagined.

Most importantly, Johnson's policies could mean that the jubilee will be the UK's last big bash.

Because “Global Britain” might become “Little England” after all.