Misogyny, Meet Mendacity: Boris Johnson Takes Aim at Emily Maitlis and Misses - Spectacularly

Boris Johnson’s defence of Trump and takedown of Emily Maitlis reeks of toxic masculinity misplaced loyalty, and a transparent disdain for fearless journalism.

After a week that's included real-world work going, to put it gently, massively tits up, book admin coming out of my ears, and the United States deciding that "yes, we would like to see the guy who tried to overthrow a government as our president - how bad could it be?" - I have never been more grateful to reach a Saturday.

There's been a lot that's happ…