Tory Leadership Contest Rumours Grow as Boris Johnson Flashes New Haircut

Theresa May's ex-Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson was seen sporting a new, bob hairstyle - something that political commentators playfully suggested could be a harbinger of an imminent leadership challenge in the embattled Tory party.

Boris Johnson, a high-profile Brexiteer who quit Theresa May's cabinet in June, donned a fresh haircut on the Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, which British reporter Piers Morgan called a "prime ministerial crop".

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) 9 декабря 2018 г.

BBC presenter Nick Robinson also brought to notice Johnson's makeover, which marked a step away from his recognisable wayward hairstyle. "Leadership klaxon", Robinson tweeted.

— Nick Robinson (@bbcnickrobinson) 9 декабря 2018 г.

— Beth Rigby (@BethRigby) 9 декабря 2018 г.

— Heath McLean (@HeathMcLean2) 9 декабря 2018 г.

However, some appeared to be left underwhelmed with Johnson's new image.

— 🎄Snowin’ (North) Poleman 🎄 (@rowancoleman) 9 декабря 2018 г.

— Sophie (@sophiegwenx) 9 декабря 2018 г.

Trivia aside, asked by Marr whether he could give an "absolute, categorical promise" that he would not challenge Theresa May's leadership, Johnson failed to deny it outright: "I will give you an absolute categorical promise that I will continue to advocate what I think is the most sensible plan to get out of this mess".

— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) 9 декабря 2018 г.