However,'Partygate' has revealed for many former supporters that Johnson is not to be trusted. There is national outrage that, whilst the entire population were subject to the most stringent rules concerning mixing, and when many were confined to their homes, Johnson presided over a culture of partying and an apparent lack of discipline in Downing Street.
Johnson's pathetic excuses and no punishment beyond a single fine even though he was present at several events, his faux 'I take full responsibility' in Parliament and his cavalier attitude have offended the entire country.
It is difficult to see how he can possibly survive the current national hostility towards him. A vote of no confidence is expected very shortly and it is difficult to see how he can survive.
