Steve Bray, a ‘Stop Brexit’ campaigner, attempted to drown out Boris Johnson’s farewell address outside No. 10 this morning by playing “Bye Bye Boris” and the Benny Hill theme.
Bye Bye Boris, a parody of The Four Seasons’ Bye Bye Baby that was notably performed by the Bay City Rollers, began playing through a speaker from Kings Charles Street, which runs parallel to Downing Street, as the outgoing prime minister began his statement at 7.30am.
The song, which rewrites the lyric to “Bye bye Boris, Boris goodbye,” was played so loudly that television microphones caught up the sound.
As Boris Johnson’s farewell drew to a close, the Benny Hill theme could be heard in the background as he thanked his colleagues, family, and dog Dilyn.
Benny Hill is a popular 1950s comedy show known for its faces and slapstick humor.
Activists could also be heard shouting during his remarks.
As he began his statement, Boris Johnson (pictured) was met with applause outside No. 10 and said, “Well, this is it, folks.”
As Boris Johnson delivered his farewell address, ‘Stop Brexit’ activist Steve Bray (pictured) played “Bye Bye Boris” and the Benny Hill theme.
As he began his statement, Boris Johnson was met with applause outside No. 10, adding, “Well, folks, this is it.”
“Within a few hours, I will be at Balmoral to see Her Majesty the Queen, and the torch will be transferred to a new Conservative leader.”
The baton will be passed in what has unexpectedly become a relay race – they altered the regulations in the middle of the race, but never mind.
He indicated the front door of No. 10 and stated, “Through that black-lacquered door, a new Prime Minister will soon enter to greet a magnificent group of public employees.”
The song then plays over the speaker’s address as he thanks the individuals that “made Brexit happen” and “provided the fastest vaccine deployment in Europe.”
Mr. Bray tweeted at 8:10 a.m. that he and other protesters had gone to the Foreign Office to “blast through the arches” after “police locked us down at Downing Street.”
They then arrived in front of Downing Street as Mr. Johnson exited following his speech.
Mr. Bray produced a video in which he said that a “vile copper” ripped the leads from his amp while it was playing loud rock music.
The police prevented us from entering Downing Street, so we moved to the Foreign Office to blow arches. Then we arrived beside Downing Street as Johnson departed… Copper begins removing leads from the amplifier. pic.twitter.com/Zl2PO8jiQn
— Steve Bray, Brexit +Tory corruption activist (@snb1962), September 6, 2022
In his remarks, Mr. Johnson stated, “I will offer this administration nothing but my most ardent support.” It is time for everyone to support Liz Truss, as we shall emerge from this ordeal stronger than ever.
Mr. Johnson shook hands with some of the audience, which included current and past Cabinet ministers as well as Jacob Rees-Mogg with one of his boys, before entering a government car with Carrie and their two children amidst enthusiastic applause.
Mr. Johnson was compelled to forward his speech because inclement weather was predicted to delay his journey to Scotland to see the Queen.
He is scheduled to meet the 96-year-old king at Balmoral in the Cairngorms at 11:20 a.m., and Royal aides are notoriously punctual.
Liz Truss will quickly follow Mr. Johnson into the royal residence, where she will be officially requested to form a government as prime minister.