Boris Johnson left viewers unimpressed today after appearing drenched in a TV interview - despite holding an umbrella.
The Prime Minister braved the rain as he visited Surrey Police headquarters in Guildford this afternoon to launch the government's new Beating Crime Plan.
He promised to extend the use of 'chain gangs' and also relax all restrictions on controversial Stop and Search powers.
However, despite speaking to the media about his crime bill, it was Mr Johnson's sodden appearance that triggered the most chatter.
The PM was holding an umbrella above his head as he spoke but it appeared to have no effect, with his shoulders and the top of his suit soaked through.
His hair also appeared to fall victim to the elements, sweeping across his forehead as he spoke.
The sight was mocked on social media, with one viewer remarking: 'Boris Johnson seems to be the only person alive who gets even wetter when holding an umbrella in the rain.'
Boris Johnson braved the rain as he visited Surrey Police headquarters in Guildford this afternoon
However, despite his umbrella, the Prime Minister appeared drenched during his visit
Another said: 'Most Boris Johnson thing ever - gets interviewed outdoors in heavy rain and doesn't even know how to use an umbrella to keep rain off.'
While a third wondered: 'Just seen Boris on @BBCNews in the pouring rain, holding his own umbrella & getting soaked.
'Is there nowhere for the poor sod to stand in the dry?'
And a third asked: 'Is there a hole in his umbrella?'
It was a frosty reception for the PM at Surrey Police headquarters also, with Surrey Police Federation criticising the visit, just days after most officers were hit with a pay freeze.
'Our colleagues should not be used as public relations pawns by politicians,' said chairwoman Mel Warnes.
'I very much doubt any of our colleagues will be smiling at the thought of meeting two people who have decided against giving them any sort of pay rise despite everything police officers across the country have done these past 18 months.
'Police officers have given everything. The Government has given us nothing.
'Frankly, their visit is not welcomed by, I am sure, the majority of hard-working police officers.'
But Mr Johnson defended the resources being put into policing despite the spending restraint needed due to the coronavirus crisis.
'When I stood on the steps of Downing Street two years ago I said I wanted another 20,000 officers on the streets of our country,' he told reporters.
'We are now almost half the way there. We are putting £15.8 billion into supporting our police.
'But of course it's been a tough time financially for the whole country.'
The PM was mocked on social media, with one viewer remarking: 'Boris Johnson seems to be the only person alive who gets even wetter when holding an umbrella in the rain'
It was a frosty reception for the PM at Surrey Police headquarters also, with Surrey Police Federation criticising the visit, just days after most officers were hit with a pay freeze
In his speech, the PM promised the wider use of public 'chain gangs' to tackle yobs as he defended his approach to law and
