Boris Johnson described Theresa May as a ‘giant yucca tree under whose shade everything dies’
Boris Johnson's disdain for former Prime Minister Theresa May is highlighted in a new book by his ex-adviser, Sir Conor Burns. Johnson described May as a 'giant yucca tree under whose shade everything dies' and expressed concerns about her public image during her tenure. The revelations come as part of a broader campaign by The Independent to explore the implications of Brexit.
- ▪Boris Johnson compared Theresa May to a 'giant yucca tree under whose shade everything dies'.
- ▪Sir Conor Burns, a former aide to Johnson, shared these insights in a book titled The Brexit Effect.
- ▪Burns claims May's appointment of Johnson as foreign secretary was a strategic move to undermine him.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsBoris Johnson described Theresa May as a ‘giant yucca tree under whose shade everything dies’Exclusive: Sir Conor Burns, one of Boris Johnson’s closest aides, lays bare the former prime minister’s dim view of his predecessor in new book marking 10 years since the Brexit referendumSimon Walters Thursday 04 June 2026 12:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2975891","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-theresa-may-brexit-effect-yucca-tree-b2975891.html","title":"Boris Johnson’s withering…
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