Jamie Oliver begs public: don't let Boris Johnson become PM

Chef makes heartfelt social media plea but public will have little say over next leader, who will be chosen by Conservatives

Jamie Oliver has pleaded with the British public to stop Boris Johnson becoming prime minister in the aftermath of the EU referendum.

Johnson, a leading figure in the Brexit campaign, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed David Cameron when he steps down.

A thought for Great Britain... PLEASE READ.. For the last two years, I have been filming all over the world in places where people live the longest, healthiest, happiest and most productive lives studying there food and culture. And now I finish my journey on the beautiful island of Sardinia, where at the end of the day's filming, as the sun set - I looked back and saw the European flag. For me.. symbolic and very sad. But in life you don't always get what you want. So guys, whether you voted In or Out, we are where we are. But at some point soon we all need to come back together and make the best of what will be a very bumpy 5 years. This referendum has fractured Europe, divided families and split the country. The divorce of our European marriage will be very costly and provoke a bitterness towards us as a trusted country in the world...However I do believe in democracy and Britain has spoken. In my own way I will now roll up my sleeves and work harder than ever to make this work. But I BEG YOU ONE THING GREAT BRITAIN ???? Give me Boris fucking Johnson as our Prime Minister and I'm done. I'm out. My faith in us will be broken forever. So speak up people - let's stop being spectators! We can not let this happen- share the shit out of this !! #BuggerOffBoris  Trust and building relationships is the only currency that really works. (Tune -- #TemperTrap)