Boris Johnson offered to match Javier Milei with Mick Jagger, report says – POLITICO

The Buenos Aires Times reports that there was a “good understanding” and relationship between the two as they discussed a potential Milei visit to the UK

Johnson praised his “great conversation” with Milei on X and said it was “uplifting to hear her championing freedom, capitalism, open markets and democracy around the world.” A spokesperson for Johnson has been approached for comment.

Jagger and Milei’s politics may not be a natural fit. The Rolling Stones frontman has already praised right-wing Margaret Thatcher, but the Rolling Stones told Donald Trump – for whose re-election in the US Milei is supporting – to stop using her songs at his rallies.

Milei gained notoriety during Argentina’s election campaign last year, waving chainsaws during rallies while promising to reduce the size of the state. Since taking office, entire government departments have closed and the economy has shrunk more sharply than expected.

Johnson’s book tour continues in South America with an event in Chile’s capital, Santiago, on Thursday.