Proper noun
The wave of immigrants that entered the United Kingdom during the premiership of Boris Johnson (2019–2022).
Usage- UK usage
- Informal
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In an interview, Johnson admitted that the so-called "Boriswave" of post-Brexit immigration was not an administrative mistake.
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On the other side are Tories who worry that all this trumpeting about the potential cost of the Boriswave will just remind the public who was in charge of the rules that enabled numbers to get so out of control.
This is a hugely welcome and sensible move: if the Boriswave was a mistake, as it is widely agreed to be, there is no reason we should let it become permanent.
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In recent weeks, Johnson has been forced to defend himself on several fronts: over his business dealings since leaving office, the Boriswave caused by his immigration reforms, and now, once again, his handling of coronavirus.