Boris Johnson has been around for a while. He has been in a few controversial situations in the past. It's hard to know if he really is 'our guy' he comes from a similar background to the other cabal politicians.  Pretty sure he was a school with some other politicians, cabinet members and at least one PM. Just as much chance he was groomed by the cabal at a young age during his private boarding school years.  The cabal doesn't want brexit but they are struggling to stop it. Perhaps the best course of action for them is to remain in control during the departure. Boris will do it for them but they still remain in control.