Here's how Boris Johnson is using the Henry VIII playbook - Business Insider

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It's just like the 'Brexit' of 1534

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Henry was relentless in forging this English nationalism, much like Johnson could be considered today. Sound familiar? While Johnson may feel comfortable in the clothes of Churchill, the better fit may actually be those of Henry VIII. Henry was relentless in forging this English nationalism, much like Johnson could be considered today. During the king's reign, anyone that displayed any loyalty to Rome could be tried for treason. Notably, Thomas More , refused to recognise Henry's Supremacy and the break from Rome. His punishment was to be beheaded.In order to rapidly implement this transition away from the European Catholic community, the king passed various acts. This included the Act of Supremacy, which made him .

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At one time, ‘the sun never set on the British Empire’, surely Henry VIII created that momentum...Is it not time for the Brits to shine a favorable light where night now falls?

2 errors - ‘the’ before “in the footsteps” and missing ‘be’ before “wise”

He is certainly getting through the wives, shame that they are married to someone else.

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