For the Jewish community, Boris Johnson's success is directly linked to Brexit
A
new wind is blowing through British politics, and its name is Boris Johnson. Catapulted into 10 Downing Street today by the hurricane that is Brexit, the new prime minister’s victory speech was typically unconventional. “Dude,” he declared, “we are going to energize the country.”
The proverbial Jewish response to changes in leadership, whether in the White House or the Boro Park city councilman’s office is: “So is it good for the Jews?” But when it comes to Boris Johnson, that’s the wrong question to ask. The question ought to be: Is he good for Brexit?
That’s because as Brexit fares, so fares the Jewish community. If Boris succeeds, the threat of Jeremy Corbyn taking power will recede. But if he fails, Britain’s Jewish community could face an Israel-baiting, anti-Semitism-flavored Labour government.
So, what strategy will Boris, as he’s universally known, use to pull off Brexit? Here are five pointers:
Create a free account to keep reading.
