Mr Johnson goes on holiday

I realise I’m not the first to point this one out, and it’s a somewhat easy target, but come on:

I will work flat out to repay and to justify your confidence.

- Boris Johnson, after winning the election less than a month ago, as quoted here.

The man is now on holiday.

It gets worse. Monday was Africa Day. Boris seemingly approved:

The Africa Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square are an excellent opportunity to get a taste of Africa and its many cultures. Let’s make this event one to remember.

- Boris Johnson, as quoted here.

And yet, because he was off in Turkey with his family, he didn’t turn up. Apparently “Let’s” in this context means “I’ll let someone else…”.

Please let there be other people who find this as dispiriting as I do.