It's only a matter of hours I'd imagine

He can and will buy the elections unless neoliberal politicians like Blair and Johnson suck up to him for free and do whatever he'd like, before the purchase. And the British people will happily vote the fascist candidate he promotes into office. The time to have illusions is over.

There isn't enough booze in the world that would get me through this dinner

1. Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.