Someone left an important message outside of Boris Johnson's home

LONDON -- A good neighbour is someone who lends you a cup of sugar when you run out or agrees to water your plants while you're on holiday.

But a great neighbour is someone with initiative -- someone who takes a proactive approach to their neighbourly duties. 

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Following the announcement of his appointment as Britain's new foreign secretary, a conscientious member of the community took it upon themselves to make a statement of their own that was captured on live television as Johnson gave an interview outside of his North London home.

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When the newly appointed foreign minister arrived home yesterday evening, he was greeted by a sign placed on his neighbour's fence proclaiming: "Sorry World."  

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The news of Johnson's appointment has been met by a range of reactions, from stifled laughter to utter panic, which comes as no surprise given the former mayor of London's, er, unusual track record in the diplomacy arena. 

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While it has not been verified whether the cardboard apology comes from BoJo's neighbour or a contrite protester, we can only assume the sign was posted out of a sense of obligation to fulfill an ancient code of neighbourliness -- to the world, that is.  

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