News Copy - By Richard Jenkins
This is the hilarious moment newly-announced PM Boris Johnson appears to realise the full extent of the job ahead of him – as Theresa May runs free from No. 10.
Amusing images show the Tory leadership candidate looking excited as a Country Life advert depicting Theresa May running through a field of wheat is unveiled today (Tues) outside the Houses of Parliament.
The new PM will be announced today after voting for the candidates - Boris and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt - ceased at 5pm last night. (Mon)
When Theresa May returns to the cabinet she’ll be able to take more time doing what she loves, which may include running through fields of wheat.
Dealing with leaving the EU, battling Jeremy Corbyn and fending off Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party will then be the responsibility of the incoming party leader.
As Mrs May embarks on her next chapter, a survey of over-55s carried out by Country Life, the British butter brand, found almost two thirds (63 per cent) have enjoyed a ‘second adolescence’; where life opens up for them again and responsibilities change.
It also emerged the typical ‘second adolescence’ starts at the age of 50 - meaning the 62 year old ex-PM has a lot of catching up to do.
Lee Willett, marketing director at Country Life butter, said: “Millions of adults are currently trapped in the daily grind, taking life day by day without looking at the bigger picture.
“However, we’ve found there’s a point in life where people look for a new taste of freedom, where you can live on your own terms regardless of what other people think.”
Key signs you’ve reached this life stage include no longer caring what other people think, being more open to talking about personal issues and choosing to pursue a life-long dream.
One in four said having more confidence to express yourself is a sign you’re reaching new levels of personal freedom.
One in ten love being able to enjoy a tipple on a Tuesday because they don’t have work the next day, thanks to the freedom of their second adolescence.
And 35 per cent of over-55s think that their children leaving home is a key trigger for the beginning of a second adolescence.
Another third (34 per cent) decided to live their life with more freedom after realising life is too short, while 43 per cent began their second adolescence after a milestone birthday – usually their 50th or 60th.
Six in 10 (62 per cent) of those in their mid-50s also boldly state ‘nobody can tell me how to behave now that I’m as old as I am.'
Nearly one in four polled by OnePoll.com said they didn’t have the courage to achieve their main goal or dream in life while 37 per cent delayed ambitions to get married and start a family.
But since starting their second adolescence, 43 per cent of over-55s are going to have a second crack at achieving life goals they weren’t able to before.
Lee Willet added: “One huge advantage of your later years is that, as you wind down your career and kids leave the nest for good, you’ll have more time to yourself to do the things you want to do, rather than things you have to do.
“Our results found millions of Brits are in this situation now, embracing their new-found freedom, and our new ‘Taste the Freedom, Taste Country Life’ campaign hopes to capture the imagination of those living through their second adolescence.”
50 SIGNS YOU’VE REACHED YOUR ‘SECOND ADOLESCENCE’
1. Not caring what others think about you
2. You have more confidence to express yourself
3. You want to kick up your heels and have fun
4. You say what you want when you want
5. You feel more light-hearted about life
6. Changing your dress sense
7. The kids have all left home – for good
8. You are happy to embarrass yourself in public
9. You're better at expressing what you want
10. Buying things for yourself without caring about the price
11. You’re more frivolous with your money
12. Buying a sports car
13. You start booking yourself holidays to far flung destinations
14. Choosing nights out over nights in
15. You want to do everything now
16. You're more open to talking about personal issues
17. You care about spending more time in the country
18. Recognising that no truly great music has been made since the year you turned 30
19. You get the tattoo you always wanted
20. Getting that new hairstyle you’ve always wanted
21. You choose to pursue a life-long dream
22. Buying a motorbike
23. You re-evaluate your relationship
24. Getting tipsy at 3pm on a Tuesday because you don’t have work the next day
25. Sometimes you just get in your car and go for a drive to see where you end up
26. Becoming a music festival lover
27. Lying in every day
28. You're able to control your behaviour a little more
29. Getting back in the dating scene
30. Feeling more impatient
31. Buying toys you always wanted when you were younger – like an expensive doll’s house or a Scalextric
32. Wearing comfortable underpants
33. Quitting your career for a job with less pressure
34. Spending more time in the pub than you did in your 30s and 40s
35. You want to run through wheat fields without a care in the world
36. You get more competitive
37. You want to push yourself to your physical limits
38. Changing your music taste
39. Taking up a new sport like golf or badminton
40. Making friends with younger couples
41. Getting the pet you always wanted
42. You join a sports club
43. Breaking up with your partner
44. You have a holiday home
45. You shop at Waitrose
46. Turning the garage into a drum studio
47. Turning the guest room into a gym
48. Getting more forthcoming/assertive in the bedroom
49. An urge to learn the piano
50. You take up an extreme sport
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