LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - The world has moved on from former British prime minister Boris Johnson and the governing Conservative Party and the rest of the country do not miss the drama of his period in office, energy minister Grant Shapps said on Sunday.
Asked about criticism from Johnson and his allies that he was forced out, Shapps told Sky News: "The world has moved on.
"I really like Boris and I worked very closely with him," Shapps told BBC TV.
He also took aim at current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
"I think Boris Johnson feels that there is an opportunity for him now to go off and lick his wounds, but also seize new opportunities."
Persons:
Boris Johnson, Grant Shapps, Johnson, Shapps, Boris, Harri, Rishi Sunak, Kylie MacLellan, Jason Neely
Organizations:
Conservative Party, Sky News, BBC, Thomson
Locations:
Downing, Britain