Many in former PM’s constituency say they are disillusioned with politics as a byelection looms

It was not until the final paragraphs of Boris Johnson’s more than 1,000-word resignation letter – after the comments about Brexit revenge, witch-hunts and kangaroo courts – that he managed to devote a line or two to the job he would be leaving behind: MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

In Uxbridge town centre the morning after, he was not exactly top of mind for his constituents either, many of whom were disillusioned at the state of British politics. But there was palpable relief at his departure.

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