A review by arewenotben
The Assault on Truth: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and the Emergence of a New Moral Barbarism by Peter Oborne

informative fast-paced

3.25

Short primer on the lies of Boris Johnson and the degradation of British political life. Little new here for those who have British politics hooked into their veins but if you're not aware of Johnson's approach it's a useful polemic.  I like Oborne as he comes from a more naturally Conservative position than many of Johnson's critics, and he's an entertaining narrator (although probably couldn't stand him for much longer than the 3 hours or so here). I think his conclusion and why Johnson was allowed to run slipshod across the great institutions was relatively weak, but it builds a strong case of evidence against the man. There's little here on Trump beyond some passing references and comparisons so don't delve in if that's your main focus.