Conservatives in the U.K. suffer an election loss in a setback for Boris Johnson
3 years ago

Conservatives in the U.K. suffer an election loss in a setback for Boris Johnson

NPR  

Conservatives in the U.K. suffer an election loss in a setback for Boris Johnson The ruling Conservative Party in Britain has undergone a stunning defeat in a special election, in what is being seen as a personal blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. A, basically, what happened is Johnson's Conservative Party, also known as the Tory Party, got clobbered by the Liberal Democrats up in North Shropshire. LANGFITT: I think voters in North Shropshire - I think people see this is a shot - basically fired a shot across Johnson's bow and basically said, you know, you need to change as prime minister, or you need to leave. LANGFITT: And, you know, A, it's not just Johnson's political opponents who say he's in trouble; even some of his own fellow Conservative Party members are saying this.

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UK’s landmark postwar elections: When Boris Johnson sought and got a mandate to ‘Get Brexit Done’
6 months ago

UK’s landmark postwar elections: When Boris Johnson sought and got a mandate to ‘Get Brexit Done’

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s upcoming general election is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14 years. Many analysts believe it will be one of the country’s most consequential elections since the end of World War II. ___ When former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called an election in December 2019, it was essentially …

Boris Johnson lives for attention – but his latest gig won’t stop him being a busted flush
1 year, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson lives for attention – but his latest gig won’t stop him being a busted flush

The Independent  

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Sunak’s Conservatives lose two out of three seats in key UK vote
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunak’s Conservatives lose two out of three seats in key UK vote

Al Jazeera  

Britain’s governing party avoids wipeout in special polls seen as test of public support before next year’s general elections. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s governing Conservative Party has lost two strategically important parliamentary seats in a trio of special elections, but avoided a wipeout after holding onto former Prime Minister Boris Johnson‘s seat in suburban London. The people of Uxbridge …

Opinion: Why won’t Boris Johnson and Donald Trump just go away?
1 year, 6 months ago

Opinion: Why won’t Boris Johnson and Donald Trump just go away?

LA Times  

Being bad has always come good for Boris Johnson. Scandals over plagiarism allegations, multiple affairs, an “Avatar”-length blooper reel of public blunders — disgrace is a boon for Britain’s Donald Trump, who is now well-versed in turning recklessness into riches. Politics is a popularity contest, and Johnson — to use Trump’s parlance — always comes out “winning.” Like his U.S. …

Tory MP says he won’t be standing in Boris Johnson’s old Oxfordshire seat
1 year, 8 months ago

Tory MP says he won’t be standing in Boris Johnson’s old Oxfordshire seat

The Independent  

A Conservative MP has announced he will not stand for re-election in Henley – the Oxfordshire seat it was said Boris Johnson may have eyed amid speculation he wants a safer seat. But it followed speculation that he might seek out a safer seat in Oxfordshire ahead of the next general election expected next year, with Labour expected to run …

Politics latest news: Boris Johnson paid nearly £2.5m advance for US speeches
1 year, 11 months ago

Politics latest news: Boris Johnson paid nearly £2.5m advance for US speeches

The Telegraph  

Greg Hands has an 11,000+ majority in his Chelsea and Fulham seat but there has been some talk that he could be in trouble at the next general election, such is the perilous state the Tories currently find themselves in. Mr Hands was told this morning that he could be the first chairman of the Conservative Party since 1992 to …

Boris Johnson and the Tories should heed David Davis’s warning
1 year, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson and the Tories should heed David Davis’s warning

The Independent  

Though it feels much longer ago, it is now a year since David Davis rose to his feet on the furthest backbench of the House of Commons, peered down at Boris Johnson and quoted the ageless words of Oliver Cromwell to an earlier superannuated parliament: “You have sat too long here for any good you have been doing. Yet unlike …

Boris Johnson is strong enough to wound, but not powerful enough to conquer
1 year, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson is strong enough to wound, but not powerful enough to conquer

The Independent  

Could 2023 be the year when Boris Johnson breaks another political convention and makes his comeback? But as the party’s troubles show no sign of abating, economic recession starts to set in – and the Tories face a wipeout in the May local elections – we may expect more and more Tories to talk wistfully about Mr Johnson’s magic touch …

Boris Johnson rules himself out in UK PM race: Read full statement
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson rules himself out in UK PM race: Read full statement

Hindustan Times  

As former British prime minister Boris Johnson announced that he will not stand for the Tory leadership, he asserted that he is "well placed" to deliver a victory in the 2024 general election. “There is a very good chance that I would be successful in the election with Conservative Party members - and that I could indeed be back in …

No Boris Johnson, please: MPs not keen on former UK PM's political comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

No Boris Johnson, please: MPs not keen on former UK PM's political comeback

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson has hinted at a return to 10 Downing Street following UK prime minister's Liz Truss resignation. Boris Johnson In UK PM Race: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks, at Gatwick Airport, near London, Britain. Several Tory MPs have expressed opposition to Boris Johnson’s return, calling it to be the “end of the Conservative party”, in case he …

Boris Johnson Eyes Comeback As UK Conservatives Pick New PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson Eyes Comeback As UK Conservatives Pick New PM

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — Several British lawmakers, including scandal-tarnished former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, jockeyed for support Friday to become the country’s next leader following the implosion of Liz Truss’ historically short-lived government. Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester, said Conservatives who thought Johnson could solve their problems “don’t live in a reality-based community.” …

Could Boris Johnson become prime minister again?
2 years, 2 months ago

Could Boris Johnson become prime minister again?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Only days ago, Mr Johnson – who served as prime minister for just over three …

Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were trying to scoop up support on Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss as the nation's leader. Johnson ally Nadine Dorries said the party should pick him because “he is a known winner” who led the Conservatives to a big election victory in 2019. “And …

Piers Morgan hits out at calls for Boris Johnson to return as prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Piers Morgan hits out at calls for Boris Johnson to return as prime minister

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Piers Morgan has hit out …

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so
2 years, 2 months ago

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so

LA Times  

Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, scrambled to scoop up support Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss as the nation’s leader. Johnson, who remained a lawmaker after Truss became prime minister last month, has not said whether he will run, but his allies in Parliament are working to gather support. The party’s …

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them
2 years, 2 months ago

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them

NPR  

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Following the resignation of Liz Truss as Britain's fourth prime minister in a little over six years, her Conservative Party — in power since 2010 — is …

Liz Truss gone: Who will become the UK’s new prime minister?
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss gone: Who will become the UK’s new prime minister?

Al Jazeera  

A leadership election will be completed within the next week to choose a successor to Liz Truss after she announced her resignation following just 45 days in office, and became the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. These are the potential names to watch in the race to succeed Liz Truss: Rishi Sunak The United Kingdom’s former finance minister was …

Photos: Boris Johnson’s time in office as he exits Downing Street
2 years, 4 months ago

Photos: Boris Johnson’s time in office as he exits Downing Street

Al Jazeera  

Liz Truss will become the new leader of the British Conservative Party, and will therefore succeed Boris Johnson as the United Kingdom’s new prime minister. As the leadership race culminated on Monday, the debate about Johnson’s legacy will linger long after he is formally replaced by Truss on Tuesday. Johnson hesitated before imposing a nationwide lockdown in March 2020; experts …

UK Conservatives finish voting for new PM, Truss likely to win
2 years, 4 months ago

UK Conservatives finish voting for new PM, Truss likely to win

Al Jazeera  

Liz Truss is widely expected to be named the winner next week and succeed Boris Johnson as the UK’s next leader. Voting finished in the Conservative Party leadership election, with Liz Truss widely expected to be named the winner next week and succeed Boris Johnson as the United Kingdom’s next prime minister. “If I am elected prime minister, I will …

As Boris Johnson departs, UK takes stock of his messy legacy
2 years, 4 months ago

As Boris Johnson departs, UK takes stock of his messy legacy

Associated Press  

LONDON — The moving vans have already started arriving at Downing Street as Britain’s Conservative Party prepares to evict Prime Minister Boris Johnson. When wrangling in Parliament over the departure terms brought down Prime Minister Theresa May three years later, Johnson succeeded her with a vow to “get Brexit done.” He led the Conservatives to a huge election victory in …

How a change in leadership could affect UK’s Conservative Party
2 years, 5 months ago

How a change in leadership could affect UK’s Conservative Party

Al Jazeera  

With Johnson’s resignation as the party’s leader, observers wonder whether the Tories will change their direction. “Any discussion of the Conservatives’ ideological position needs to be prefaced by the idea that there are at least two dimensions that matter – the conventional economic dimension of higher taxes/bigger government vs lower taxes/smaller government; and the second cultural dimension that some people …

Boris Johnson Will Not Support Any Candidate Running To Succeed Him As UK's PM: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson Will Not Support Any Candidate Running To Succeed Him As UK's PM: Report

ABP News  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson declined to back any of the candidates running to succeed him on Monday, saying he didn't want to jeopardize their prospects, news agency Reuters reported. In his first media appearance after stepping down as PM, Johnson said, "I wouldn't want to damage anybody's chances by offering my support." 11 Candidates To Race To Succeed Boris …

Boris Johnson resigns as PM but clings on to power. Here's what going on in UK politics | 10 points
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson resigns as PM but clings on to power. Here's what going on in UK politics | 10 points

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned from his post yesterday within three years of walking into 10 Downing Street after a record number of resignations from his ministers. Two of Britain’s most senior Cabinet ministers, Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, resigned within minutes of each other after a day in which the prime minister was forced …

How was Johnson forced to resign and what happens next?
2 years, 6 months ago

How was Johnson forced to resign and what happens next?

Al Jazeera  

It took dozens of Conservative politicians to resign to force the PM’s hand, but what’s next for his party or the country? Britain’s leader Boris Johnson has been forced by his own team to resign as head of his Conservative Party, but he will remain prime minister until a successor is elected. “Johnson survived one in June, and the Conservative …

One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns
2 years, 6 months ago

One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years in which he tried to bluster his way through one ethical lapse after another. “I regret not to have been successful in those arguments, and of course it’s painful …

Disorderly exit: The Hindu on Boris Johnson’s resignation
2 years, 6 months ago

Disorderly exit: The Hindu on Boris Johnson’s resignation

The Hindu  

For a leader who led the Conservative party to an 80-seat majority three years ago with a Thatcher-like charisma, Boris Johnson’s fall from grace was so steep that a host of his Ministers, including those who were appointed days earlier, publicly called for his resignation on Wednesday. Mr. Johnson, a journalist-turned-politician who rose to the pinnacles of power riding the …

UK Political Crisis Updates: Boris Johnson Resigns, to Stay British PM Until New Leader Elected
2 years, 6 months ago

UK Political Crisis Updates: Boris Johnson Resigns, to Stay British PM Until New Leader Elected

News 18  

UK Political Crisis LIVE Updates: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as Conservative party leader on Thursday after days of political crisis following a string of defections from ministers and his party’s lawmakers who said he was no longer fit to govern. “Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative leader today — he will continue as prime minister until the autumn,” …

What’s next for UK? Boris Johnson quits, but not gone yet
2 years, 6 months ago

What’s next for UK? Boris Johnson quits, but not gone yet

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader after months of ethics scandals and a party revolt. Johnson has resigned as party leader, but he is still prime minister until his successor is elected. He appointed several new Cabinet ministers on Thursday to replace those he has lost, and said they would “serve as I will until a …

Boris Johnson resigns as Britain’s prime minister after Tory MPs revolt
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson resigns as Britain’s prime minister after Tory MPs revolt

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative leader and said “no one …

From Brexit to Partygate, an overview of Boris Johnson’s career
2 years, 6 months ago

From Brexit to Partygate, an overview of Boris Johnson’s career

Live Mint  

Boris Johnson on Thursday ‘officially’ resigned as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister. In his resignation speech from outside of his official residence in 10 Downing Street, he stated, “It is clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and …

Boris Johnson reached the top but was felled by his flaws
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson reached the top but was felled by his flaws

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An …

Boris Johnson to resign: This is how the new UK prime minister will be chosen
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson to resign: This is how the new UK prime minister will be chosen

Live Mint  

On July 7, Boris Johnson was scheduled to step down as prime minister, starting the process of electing a new leader for the United Kingdom. The procedure for selecting Johnson's replacement will go as follows: This summer will see a Conservative leadership election, and a new prime minister will be in office by the time of the party conference in …

Boris Johnson to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader elected
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader elected

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday finally agreed to step down as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new premier, according to reports from Downing Street. Johnson, 58, will remain in charge at 10 Downing Street until the process of electing a new leader is …

As Boris Johnson Resigns as UK PM, News18 Decodes Way Ahead for Him And Possible Successor
2 years, 6 months ago

As Boris Johnson Resigns as UK PM, News18 Decodes Way Ahead for Him And Possible Successor

News 18  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday following a mass revolt of ministers who said he was not fit to govern. Johnson faced former health minister Jeremy Hunt in the run-off ballot of Conservative members to replace May in 2019, and took office two months after May announced her intention to resign. The 46-year-old spent the first two years …

Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns
2 years, 6 months ago

Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns

NPR  

Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns Enlarge this image toggle caption Sang Tan/AP Sang Tan/AP LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally succumbed to political reality Thursday and resigned after the latest ethics scandal around his leadership led some 50 senior lawmakers to quit the government. "Now PM has finally done the decent thing he needs to hand …

Boris Johnson’s exit is a sign that the system is functioning
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson’s exit is a sign that the system is functioning

Al Jazeera  

A feature of a working constitution is that repugnant things can be spat out by the body politic. Today Boris Johnson, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, announced his resignation. But since 1974 every single prime minister has either gained office or lost office between general elections – or, with the cases of Theresa May and Boris Johnson, both. …

Conservative leadership race: Who might replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?
2 years, 6 months ago

Conservative leadership race: Who might replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?

CNN  

London CNN — The race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ramping up, with 11 candidates declaring their intention to run, many on platforms of lowering taxes and promises to clean up government following Johnson’s crisis-plagued leadership. His stock sank earlier this year after revelations that he broke Covid regulations to attend the prime minister’s birthday party on …

What's next for UK? Boris Johnson quits, but not gone yet
2 years, 6 months ago

What's next for UK? Boris Johnson quits, but not gone yet

India TV News  

Highlights Johnson's resignation on Thursday comes after he weathered numerous scandals For now his resignation sparks a party contest to replace him as leader The final two candidates will be put to a vote of the full party membership across the country Boris Johnson resigns as UK PM: Boris Johnson has caved in to a Conservative Party revolt after months …

U.K. PM Boris Johnson will resign as Conservatives quit en masse over latest scandal
2 years, 6 months ago

U.K. PM Boris Johnson will resign as Conservatives quit en masse over latest scandal

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. As the Associated Press summarized the situation, Johnson "managed to remain in power for almost three years, despite allegations that he was too close to party donors, that he protected supporters from bullying and corruption allegations, and that he misled Parliament and was dishonest to the public about government office parties that broke …

‘Remarkable gifts’ but an ‘absence of conscience’: Boris Johnson was felled by his flaws
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Remarkable gifts’ but an ‘absence of conscience’: Boris Johnson was felled by his flaws

LA Times  

Boris Johnson used his support for the campaign for Britain to leave the European Union to launch himself to the premiership. World & Nation Photos: Before the resignation, the colorful reign of Britain’s Boris Johnson LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday amid a mass revolt by top members of his government, marking an end to three …

Britain’s Boris Johnson battles to stay as PM amid revolt
2 years, 6 months ago

Britain’s Boris Johnson battles to stay as PM amid revolt

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson battled to remain in office Wednesday, brushing off calls for his resignation after three Cabinet ministers and a slew of junior officials said they could no longer serve under his scandal-plagued leadership. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer mockingly said of the resignations surrounding Johnson, “Isn’t it the first recorded case of the sinking …

DC Edit | Endgame may be near in Boris’ battle for survival
2 years, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Endgame may be near in Boris’ battle for survival

Deccan Chronicle  

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has shown himself to be a master of political survival with a Houdini-like ability to get out of every situation that triggered calls for his head. There are sections within his party who blame him, and not without basis, for his government’s mishandling the fallout of each problem, beginning with the “Patygate” scandal in …

Why is UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing his biggest crisis, and what comes next?
2 years, 6 months ago

Why is UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing his biggest crisis, and what comes next?

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing his biggest crisis yet, after dozens of government officials, including two senior Cabinet ministers resigned over his the handling of allegations of sexual misconduct by a member of the government. At first, when new reports of Pincher’s historical conduct emerged in the light of his resignation, Downing Street denied the …

Boris Johnson clinging to power: What you need to know
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson clinging to power: What you need to know

Al Jazeera  

UK government is on the brink after the latest scandal to have hit the Conservative prime minister’s administration in recent months. Boris Johnson, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, is fighting for his political future after the shock resignations of two senior ministers triggered a string of departures from a number of other government members. The resignations of Chancellor …

Why Boris Johnson may soon be out of a job
2 years, 6 months ago

Why Boris Johnson may soon be out of a job

Al Jazeera  

Recent Conservative by-election defeats mean Johnson may soon join the long list of British PMs who lost power between the elections. Few prime ministers both gain and lose power at general elections, and none has done so in nearly 50 years, since 1974. But by-elections can be indicative of what will happen between the general elections – and, given the …

U.K. PM Johnson claims to be on track to win next election amid rebellion
2 years, 6 months ago

U.K. PM Johnson claims to be on track to win next election amid rebellion

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday angered many of his Conservative Party colleagues with bold claims of being on track to lead the governing party at the next general election, despite a growing rebellion against his leadership following scathing defeats in two important by-elections. Earlier, in a BBC interview, Mr. Johnson said: “If you’re saying you want me to …

Defiant Johnson says he won’t change despite election woes
2 years, 6 months ago

Defiant Johnson says he won’t change despite election woes

Associated Press  

LONDON — A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in a stubborn standoff with his frustrated Conservative Party on Saturday, after two thumping special election defeats renewed calls for a major change of government direction. Johnson dismissed the defeats as predictable mid-term blues, and said people expecting “some sort of psychological transformation” from him should know “that is not …

Tory support for Boris Johnson ebbing after disastrous by-election defeats
2 years, 6 months ago

Tory support for Boris Johnson ebbing after disastrous by-election defeats

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As Labour seized back the totemic red-wall seat of Wakefield and Liberal Democrats overturned a …

By-election news latest: Boris Johnson loses backing of more Tory MPs after disastrous defeats
2 years, 6 months ago

By-election news latest: Boris Johnson loses backing of more Tory MPs after disastrous defeats

The Independent  

✕ Close Boris Johnson fails to deny he offered Carrie Symonds top job Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Boris Johnson vows to push on as voters ‘beat me up’ in by-elections
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson vows to push on as voters ‘beat me up’ in by-elections

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Dowden quit as Conservative Party co-chairman, saying he and Tory supporters were “distressed …

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