Boris Johnson chosen as new UK Prime Minister, now faces Brexit test
5 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson chosen as new UK Prime Minister, now faces Brexit test

India TV News  

Boris Johnson, Britain’s blustering Brexit campaigner, was chosen as the U.K.’s next prime minister on Tuesday, with a resounding mandate from the Conservative Party but conflicting demands from a politically divided country. Johnson radiated optimism in a brief victory speech to hundreds of party members and lawmakers, pledging to “deliver Brexit, unite the country and defeat Jeremy Corbyn,” leader of the opposition Labour Party. Hunt, a stolid politician compared to the flamboyant Johnson, said he was sure his rival would “do a great job.” “He’s got optimism, enthusiasm, he puts a smile on people’s face and he has total, unshakable confidence in our amazing country,” said Hunt, who is likely to be removed as foreign secretary by the new prime minister. If not, he says Britain must leave the EU by the Oct. 31 deadline, “come what may.” Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson won the contest to lead Britain's governing Conservative Party and will become the country's next prime minister, tasked with fulfilling his promise to lead the UK out of the European Union.

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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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Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived, high-profile attempt to return to the prime minister’s job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. His withdrawal leaves former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak the strong favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister — the …

Boris Johnson Out Of Race To Be Next UK Prime Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson Out Of Race To Be Next UK Prime Minister

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived attempt to return to the prime minister’s job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. His withdrawal leaves former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak the strong favorite to be Britain’s next prime minister. …

Boris Johnson drops U.K. Prime Minister comeback bid, Sunak favourite to win
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson drops U.K. Prime Minister comeback bid, Sunak favourite to win

The Hindu  

Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain’s next Prime Minister after Boris Johnson withdrew from the contest on Sunday, saying that although he had enough support to make the final ballot he realised the country and the Conservative Party needed unity. Mr. Johnson said he had secured the backing of 102 lawmakers and could have been “back in Downing Street”, …

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 …

Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — The lightning-fast race to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister got even wilder Saturday as former leader Boris Johnson jetted back to the U.K amid speculation he will run to reclaim his former job. Former Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, said Saturday morning that it was “difficult to see” how Johnson could become prime minister again when …

Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson -- ousted by ethics scandals just three months ago -- jockeyed to make a comeback Friday as one of several contenders seeking to replace Liz Truss, whose rapid downfall threw the country’s leadership into disarray at a time of severe economic challenges. House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt was the first candidate …

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  

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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 …

Could Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Runners and riders
2 years, 2 months ago

Could Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Runners and riders

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. open image in gallery Rishi Sunak came second in the last race Mr Sunak allies …

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 …

Ex-PM Boris Johnson hails the Queen as 'Elizabeth the Great'
2 years, 3 months ago

Ex-PM Boris Johnson hails the Queen as 'Elizabeth the Great'

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson revealed he had to pull out of recording a tribute to the Queen before she died because he 'choked up' with emotion at the thought of her death. MPs present included Boris Johnson, in his first speaking appearance as a backbench MP after resigning as PM Ms Truss's meeting with the Queen at Balmoral on Tuesday, where she …

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?
2 years, 4 months ago

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

The Independent  

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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 …

Queen to see in new UK leader in Scotland for first time
2 years, 4 months ago

Queen to see in new UK leader in Scotland for first time

Associated Press  

LONDON — In a first, Queen Elizabeth II will remain in Scotland, where she is taking her summer break, to receive Britain’s outgoing Prime Minster Boris Johnson and his successor next week, royal officials said Wednesday. This will be the first time in her 70-year reign the monarch appoints a new prime minister away from Buckingham Palace. Officials said Johnson …

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 …

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

The Independent  

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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 …

Explained | Who is in the British Prime Ministerial race and how will the Prime Minister get elected?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Who is in the British Prime Ministerial race and how will the Prime Minister get elected?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The second round of voting by Conservative Party MPs to replace outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the leader of the Tories and the new British Prime Minister, concluded on Thursday, July 14. The candidate leading the race is former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak, whose resignation led to a flurry of ministers stepping down from …

Now there are 8: UK leader field slims as nominations close
2 years, 5 months ago

Now there are 8: UK leader field slims as nominations close

Associated Press  

LONDON — Nominations in the race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson closed on Tuesday, with eight Conservative lawmakers securing enough support from their colleagues to make the first ballot. The opposition Labour Party called for the House of Commons to hold a no-confidence vote in Johnson this week, but the government refused to allow it, saying it was …

Eight candidates qualify in race to be next U.K. Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Eight candidates qualify in race to be next U.K. Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Eight out of eleven Tory MPs qualified to enter the race to be the leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister of the U.K., after securing the support of at least 20 of their colleagues by the time voting closed on Tuesday evening. Earlier on Tuesday, Mr. Sunak defended Prime Minister Boris Johnson, at an event to launch …

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader
2 years, 5 months ago

The contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Eight politicians are vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister. These are the contenders who have secured support from at least 20 Conservative lawmakers to progress to Wednesday’s run-off votes: ___ RISHI SUNAK, FORMER TREASURY CHIEF Sunak, 42, is the best-known of the party’s potential leaders and a favorite of …

new UK prime minister to replace Boris Johnson to be announced on September 5
2 years, 5 months ago

new UK prime minister to replace Boris Johnson to be announced on September 5

The Hindu  

The new U.K. Prime Minister to replace the outgoing Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5, the ruling Conservative party said on Monday, with 11 hopefuls currently vying for the job. But a poll of grassroots members by the influential ‘ConservativeHome’ website released on Monday showed strong support for less high-profile candidates, with former defence minister Penny Mordaunt holding …

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 …

UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks
2 years, 6 months ago

UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak formally launched his campaign to replace departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday, leaping to the front of what is set to be a large pack of Conservative Party contenders — even as some party lawmakers pushed to get the scandal-tarnished Johnson out of office before his replacement is elected over the …

Former U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak bids to replace Boris Johnson
2 years, 6 months ago

Former U.K. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak bids to replace Boris Johnson

The Hindu  

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday he was running to replace Boris Johnson after he announced the previous day he would stand down as Prime Minister. That's why I'm standing to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and your prime minister," Mr. Sunak said in a campaign video released on Twitter. #Ready4Rishi Sign up 👉 …

race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation
2 years, 6 months ago

race to replace uk prime minister boris johnson after resignation

The Hindu  

Britain’s Labour party on Friday threatened a bid to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of Downing Street immediately, following his resignation in the face of a cabinet uprising. Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner said the main opposition party aimed to trigger a vote of no confidence in parliament if the Tories do not get rid of Mr. Johnson immediately. …

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 …

Who is likely to replace Boris Johnson?
2 years, 6 months ago

Who is likely to replace Boris Johnson?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email 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. They both took swipes at Mr Johnson’s integrity, with Mr …

Boris Johnson to resign as UK PM: Indian-origin Rishi Sunak among front runners
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson to resign as UK PM: Indian-origin Rishi Sunak among front runners

Live Mint  

Boris Johnson is scheduled to resign as Britain's prime minister on Thursday, bringing an end to a turbulent two and half years in office and triggering a search for a new leader. RISHI SUNAK Sunak, who resigned as finance minister on Tuesday saying the British public "rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously", was until last year …

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 …

Boris Johnson resigns as PM, political drama ends in Britain
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson resigns as PM, political drama ends in Britain

The Hindu  

Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday as leader of Britain’s Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new Prime Minister after dozens of Ministers quit his government over 48 hours of frenzied political drama. “It is clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and therefore a new …

UK’s Boris Johnson resigns after losing party’s support
2 years, 6 months ago

UK’s Boris Johnson resigns after losing party’s support

Al Jazeera  

The 58-year-old Conservative became prime minister in 2019 but has suffered a series of scandals. Boris Johnson, the prime minister who oversaw the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union and his country’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, has announced his resignation, having lost the support of top cabinet ministers. “And today I have appointed a cabinet to serve, as …

Who can replace UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson?
2 years, 6 months ago

Who can replace UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson?

Al Jazeera  

PM Johnson’s resignation after a growing rebellion over a series of scandals prompts talks on his possible replacement. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to step down, according to local media reports, bringing an end to a turbulent two and half years in office and triggering a search for a new leader. Truss has a carefully cultivated public image …

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 …

The rise and fall of UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson
2 years, 6 months ago

The rise and fall of UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Al Jazeera  

Johnson started out as a reporter before becoming mayor of London, foreign secretary and eventually prime minister. London, United Kingdom – Boris Johnson has stepped down as the United Kingdom’s prime minister on July 7 after his latest political crisis, following the resignation of key ministers and other officials. Johnson’s leadership has come under intense scrutiny after an investigator’s report …

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

From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Boris Johnson’s career

LA Times  

Boris Johnson, then the mayor of London, is flanked by four San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders in October 2010. He was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the national politician who led the Conservatives to a thumping election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.” But Boris Johnson’s time …

Boris Johnson: UK Prime Minister resigns after mutiny in his party
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson: UK Prime Minister resigns after mutiny in his party

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson’s turbulent tenure as Britain’s Prime Minister came to an end Thursday after a historic party revolt over a series of ethics scandals forced him to step down. “It is clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore, a new prime minister,” Johnson …

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 …

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