Boris WILL join TV debate... AFTER the next round of voting
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris WILL join TV debate... AFTER the next round of voting

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson today bowed to pressure and agreed to take part in a live televised Tory leadership debate after being accused of being a coward and hiding by rivals as the race to replace Theresa May turned nasty. Mr Johnson's announcement, made to the BBC, came after he was taunted by Jeremy Hunt over his failure to commit to going head-to-head with other challengers for the Tory leadership. Latest Tory leader odds Boris Johnson 1/5 Jeremy Hunt 8/1 Rory Stewart 16/1 Michael Gove 20/1 Sajid Javid 25/1 Dominic Raab 50/1 Mr Hunt jibed Mr Johnson that his hero Winston Churchill would not have shirked taking part in 'big occasions'. But last night one Johnson supporter, former Cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell, said there was 'no reason' for Mr Johnson to join the debate with all six other candidates 'because he is some way ahead'. However, one senior MP in Mr Javid's camp dismissed the idea - telling MailOnline that Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt taking on Mr Johnson would be a 'quasi University Challenge final'.

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Boris Johnson ‘pushed Sunak to knight father Stanley’ in crunch meeting
1 year, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson ‘pushed Sunak to knight father Stanley’ in crunch meeting

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. A defiant Mr Sunak claimed Mr Johnson asked him to either overrule the House of …

Boris Johnson ends comeback bid — but promises another
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson ends comeback bid — but promises another

Associated Press  

LONDON — In the end, all of Boris Johnson’s bluster couldn’t hide the facts: He didn’t have the votes to win the Conservative Party leadership contest and stage a political comeback just weeks after being forced out as prime minister. “Essentially the Boris Johnson bandwagon blew up,’’ said Tim Bale, a professor of politics at Queen Mary, University of London. …

Boris Johnson wants to stand in contest to replace Liz Truss in No 10, friends say
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson wants to stand in contest to replace Liz Truss in No 10, friends say

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 wants to run to replace Liz Truss in No …

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

Contenders vying to succeed Johnson as next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — A crowded field of contenders is vying to replace Boris Johnson as the next Conservative Party leader and British prime minister. ___ SAJID JAVID, FORMER HEALTH SECRETARY Javid, 52, has wide experience in government having held the posts of health secretary, Treasury chief and home secretary as well as leading departments for business, culture and housing. ___ JEREMY …

Cabinet will rally round Boris Johnson after local elections test
2 years, 8 months ago

Cabinet will rally round Boris Johnson after local elections test

Daily Mail  

Defiant Boris Johnson brushed off demands to quit from furious Tories today as the party suffered a local election bloodbath in London - but Keir Starmer failed to make big strides towards power. Conservative leader of Carlisle City Council John Mallinson urged Tory MPs to decide whether they wanted Mr Johnson to lead them into the next general election. Barnet …

Boris Johnson determined to fight any no confidence vote and next election
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson determined to fight any no confidence vote and next election

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 Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Referring to Mr …

BBC says Boris Johnson WILL be allowed to appear on the Andrew Marr Show
5 years, 1 month ago

BBC says Boris Johnson WILL be allowed to appear on the Andrew Marr Show

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson will be interviewed on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, but has still not agreed to a grilling from the broadcaster's veteran Andrew Neil. Boris Johnson, pictured at the scene in London Bridge today, has agreed to do a sit down interview with Andrew Marr 'In the wake of a major terrorist incident, we believe it is …

Boris Johnson faces Brexit challenges as he steps up talks with EU: Live updates
5 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson faces Brexit challenges as he steps up talks with EU: Live updates

CNN  

The issue of proroguing Parliament before the Brexit deadline was first raised during the Conservative leadership contest, when Dominic Raab – now Foreign Secretary – refused to rule out the idea. Then: In June, Rudd called the suggestion of proroguing Parliament “absolutely outrageous,” “extraordinary” and “ridiculous.” Now: Rudd ducked questions about Johnson’s decision on Thursday, telling the Press Association: “I’m …

Boris Johnson – blond, bouffant and boorish (Opinion)
5 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson – blond, bouffant and boorish (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Kate Maltby is a broadcaster and columnist in the United Kingdom on issues of culture and politics, and a theater critic for The Guardian newspaper. Darroch clearly felt he had no choice but to resign after Johnson wouldn’t commit to retaining him in the post after the unauthorized disclosure of the ambassador’s secret cables calling the Trump administration …

Jeremy Hunt challenges Tory leadership rival Boris to a NUDE MUD WRESTLING match
5 years, 6 months ago

Jeremy Hunt challenges Tory leadership rival Boris to a NUDE MUD WRESTLING match

Daily Mail  

So much for a good clean fight. Jeremy Hunt offered to strip off and mud wrestle leadership rival Boris Johnson today after they jokingly clashed over who would win such a Tory battle royale. Asked who would win a wrestle between the two men, Mr Johnson said: 'I would defeat anybody in such a contest, were I obliged to do …

Boris Johnson's neighbour speaks out about calling the police over domestic row
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson's neighbour speaks out about calling the police over domestic row

ABC  

The neighbour of British MP Boris Johnson has spoken publicly about his decision to call the police after he heard a loud altercation with a woman coming from Mr Johnson's apartment on Friday. Key points: Boris Johnson's neighbour Tom Penn says he shared audio of the incident with the media because it was in the public interest Johnson, who is …

Boris Johnson refuses to answer questions about row with girlfriend Carrie Symonds
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson refuses to answer questions about row with girlfriend Carrie Symonds

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson has flatly refused to answer questions about an explosive row with his girlfriend as he faced the Tory faithful at the first leadership hustings - with his other half nowhere in sight. Neighbours called police to the south London flat after hearing a loud altercation between Mr Johnson and his 31-year-old lover Miss Symonds is said to have …

Senior Tory MP says altercation at Boris Johnson's girlfriend's home will 'not go down well'
5 years, 6 months ago

Senior Tory MP says altercation at Boris Johnson's girlfriend's home will 'not go down well'

Daily Mail  

The domestic disturbance at Boris Johnson's girlfriend's home could harm his chance of becoming prime minister, a senior Tory MP has warned. Pictured at 8pm, shortly after news of a domestic disturbance at his house broke, Boris Johnson attends the Uxbridge and South Ruislip Conservative Association Summer Drinks in Uxbridge Miss Symonds is said to have been heard screaming at …

Boris Johnson will face immediate battle with Brexit Party after by-election
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson will face immediate battle with Brexit Party after by-election

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson is set to face the first big political test of his leadership against Nigel Farage's Brexit Party days after taking over as prime minister in a tense by-election. Mr Davies, pictured leaving court in May, was fined £1,500, ordered to pay £2,500 towards legal costs and told to carry out 50 hours of community service for expenses fraud …

Tory leadership news - live: Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove narrowly behind Boris Johnson in vote
5 years, 6 months ago

Tory leadership news - live: Jeremy Hunt and Michael Gove narrowly behind Boris Johnson in vote

The Independent  

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Tory leadership result: Boris Johnson tops poll as Rory Stewart eliminated
5 years, 6 months ago

Tory leadership result: Boris Johnson tops poll as Rory Stewart eliminated

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. Amber Rudd, the work and pensions secretary, who is backing Mr Hunt, was said to …

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt in runoff for British prime minister
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt in runoff for British prime minister

LA Times  

Jeremy Hunt, left, and Boris Johnson are the final two contenders for leadership of the Conservative Party. Britain’s next prime minister will be a man in his 50s who went to Oxford University — either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt, the two finalists selected Thursday in a race to lead the governing Conservative Party. Hunt, Britain’s current foreign secretary, came …

Boris Johnson increases his lead to become the next British prime minister and Tory leader
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson increases his lead to become the next British prime minister and Tory leader

ABC  

Boris Johnson has increased his lead in the race for the Conservative leadership in the latest ballot, before taking on the remaining contenders for the UK prime ministership in a live television debate dominated by Brexit. Key points: Dominic Raab only attracted 30 votes and he dropped out The remaining five candidates will take part in an upcoming live television …

Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson advances on Britain’s top job
5 years, 6 months ago

Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson advances on Britain’s top job

Live Mint  

London: Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson advanced on the prize of Britain's top political job on Tuesday, winning 40 percent of votes in the second round of a contest to replace Prime Minister Theresa May. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt won 46 votes, Environment Secretary Michael Gove won 41, International Development Secretary Rory Stewart 37 and Home Secretary Sajid Javid 33. After …

Boris Johnson under wraps during Conservative leadership contest
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson under wraps during Conservative leadership contest

ABC  

Boris Johnson is charging towards Downing Street in a campaign based on saying nothing — and it's working. Key points: Australian spin doctor Lynton Crosby, known as the "Wizard of Oz" is believed to be advising Boris Johnson's campaign Mr Johnson infuriated his No 10 rivals by refusing to take part in a live television debate He has a history …

British PM candidates take aim at no-show frontrunner Boris Johnson in televised debate
5 years, 6 months ago

British PM candidates take aim at no-show frontrunner Boris Johnson in televised debate

ABC  

Hopefuls vying to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May have turned their fire on favourite Boris Johnson, questioning his pledge to leave the European Union by the end of October no matter what. Key points: At a leadership debate Mr Johnson's absence was marked by an empty lectern The candidates criticised his Brexit approach, saying his pledge to leave the …

Tory leadership debate: Hunt attacks Johnson’s capacity to deal with EU as frontrunner ducks TV hustings
5 years, 6 months ago

Tory leadership debate: Hunt attacks Johnson’s capacity to deal with EU as frontrunner ducks TV hustings

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. We are not selecting a dictator of our country, we are selecting a prime minister …

Tory leadership debate - as it happened: Johnson criticised for TV debate absence as rival hits out at 'competition of machismo'
5 years, 6 months ago

Tory leadership debate - as it happened: Johnson criticised for TV debate absence as rival hits out at 'competition of machismo'

The Independent  

✕ Close Conservative leadership bid: Results of first ballot 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 Conservative leadership …

Boris Johnson skips debate as Tory rivals quizzed on Brexit
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson skips debate as Tory rivals quizzed on Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Candidates seeking to beat Boris Johnson and become Britain’s next prime minister accused the Brexit-backing front runner of trying to avoid scrutiny after he refused to take part in a televised debate alongside his five rivals Sunday. “Where is Boris?” Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt asked as he and four other contenders for Conservative Party leader faced questions about …

Esther McVey announces support for Boris Johnson in Tory leadership race
5 years, 6 months ago

Esther McVey announces support for Boris Johnson in Tory leadership race

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 Defeated Conservative leadership contender Esther McVey has come out in support …

Boris rejects 'coronation' plan to install him in Number 10
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris rejects 'coronation' plan to install him in Number 10

Daily Mail  

Tory leadership front runner Boris Johnson has rejected a plan for a 'coronation' to see him installed in Number 10 without a vote of party members. Both men said they did not want to see a 'coronation' Mr Javid also told reporters it was 'clear' Boris Johnson would be one of the final two leadership candidates but he was happy …

Boris blusters AGAIN over whether he took cocaine 30 years ago
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris blusters AGAIN over whether he took cocaine 30 years ago

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson blustered again today as he was grilled over taking cocaine - dismissing it as a 'single inconclusive event' more than 30 years ago. Hancock quits leader battle as Boris surges Tory leadership manoeuvring hit fever pitch today after Matt Hancock pulled out of the leadership contest - admitting he cannot beat runaway favourite Boris Johnson. Tory leadership manoeuvring …

Jeremy Hunt taunts Tory rival Boris Johnson for ‘hiding’ from media: ‘What would Churchill say?’
5 years, 6 months ago

Jeremy Hunt taunts Tory rival Boris Johnson for ‘hiding’ from media: ‘What would Churchill say?’

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 Jeremy Hunt has taunted leadership rival Boris Johnson for “hiding away” …

Boris Johnson takes strong lead in race for next UK leader
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson takes strong lead in race for next UK leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — The flamboyant, divisive Boris Johnson took a commanding lead Thursday in the contest to become Britain’s next prime minister, winning by far the largest share of support in the first round of voting by Conservative Party lawmakers. The winner will become both the new Conservative Party leader and Britain’s next prime minister. Johnson vowed Wednesday that as prime …

Boris Johnson frontrunner in race to succeed Theresa May as British PM, gets most votes in first round of leadership poll
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson frontrunner in race to succeed Theresa May as British PM, gets most votes in first round of leadership poll

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson secured his position as the frontrunner in the race to succeed Theresa May as British PM as he won the highest number of votes in the first round of the leadership poll. London: Boris Johnson on Thursday secured his position as the frontrunner in the race to succeed Theresa May as British prime minister as he won the …

MPs reject attempt to seize control of Commons agenda in latest attempt to prevent no-deal Brexit
5 years, 6 months ago

MPs reject attempt to seize control of Commons agenda in latest attempt to prevent no-deal Brexit

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson attacked by Tory rivals over revelations his £10bn tax-cut pledge would benefit rich pensioners and himself
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson attacked by Tory rivals over revelations his £10bn tax-cut pledge would benefit rich pensioners and himself

The Independent  

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