Boris Johnson's Controversial Memoir Reveals Military Plans for Vaccine Seizure
In a shocking revelation from his upcoming memoir, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson disclosed that he had contemplated a military operation to seize Covid-19 vaccines from a Dutch warehouse during the height of the pandemic. This discussion took place in March 2021 with senior military officials, highlighting the intense tensions between the UK and the European Union over vaccine exports. Johnson characterized the EU's treatment of the UK as 'spiteful', particularly amid the AstraZeneca vaccine dispute that had escalated across the English Channel.
Johnson recounted asking military leaders whether it was feasible to launch a naval raid on a warehouse in Leiden, Netherlands, to acquire vaccines that he deemed 'badly needed' by the UK. General Doug Chalmers, the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, reportedly deemed the operation 'certainly feasible' using rigid inflatable boats to navigate the Dutch channels. However, he cautioned Johnson that executing such a plan without detection would be challenging, warning that the UK would have to justify an invasion of a NATO ally. Johnson reflected on this conversation, admitting that while he understood the gravity of the proposal, he refrained from openly acknowledging its absurdity.
Johnson's Reflections on Lockdown Parties and Covid-19
In addition to the military plans, Johnson's memoir also addresses his controversial birthday gathering during the Covid-19 lockdown. He denied allegations of having cake at his 56th birthday party, asserting that it 'didn’t occur to me' or then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak that the gathering was against the rules. Johnson described the event as a brief moment in the Cabinet Room, where staff members simply wished him a happy birthday with no cake in sight. He asserted that if this gathering constituted a party, it was 'the weakest event in the history of human celebrations'.
Johnson's memoir also reflects on his personal struggles during the pandemic, revealing that he feared for his life while in intensive care with Covid-19. He expressed gratitude for the skills and experience of the nurses who cared for him, stating that he believed he 'might have died' without their intervention. These candid admissions provide a glimpse into Johnson's mindset during one of the most challenging periods of his premiership.
