"Boris Johnson's former deputy has said the Prime Minister is an "embarrassing buffoon" in a damning new book."
"In his memoir In The Thick Of It, Sir Alan Duncan also criticises former PMs Theresa May and David Cameron."
"In his memoir In The Thick Of It, Sir Alan Duncan also criticises former PMs Theresa May and David Cameron."
"As well as describing the PM as "a clown with an untidy mind", the author claims there was a row over a report about diplomats treating him as an "international joke"."
"The book reads: "He is a clown, a self-centred ego, an embarrassing buffoon, with an untidy mind and sub-zero diplomatic judgement."
"Sir Alan also criticises Mr Johnson for his "blatant self-serving ambition" and says he knew none of the details on Brexit."
"After Mr Johnson quit as foreign secretary in July 2018 over Mrs May's Chequers plan for Brexit, Sir Alan said the former London mayor needs publicity like a drug addict needs cocaine."
"Sir Alan told the Spectator in September that year Mr Johnson "needs a regular fix" of headlines and equates it with political power."
"In the memoir, Sir Alan also says that Home Secretary Priti Patel is "a nothing person, a complete and utter nightmare".
"The book also describes Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove as a "whacky weirdo"."
It's TIME "the people" took back control!
#ScottishIndependence 🏴
"The book also describes Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove as a "whacky weirdo"."
It's TIME "the people" took back control!
#ScottishIndependence 🏴
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