Will Boris Johnson be Britain's next prime minister?
5 years, 7 months ago

Will Boris Johnson be Britain's next prime minister?

ABC  

A very strange thing happened in British politics while you were sleeping. "If the race was about charisma, about star quality, about capacity to mobilise the public, of course Boris Johnson is the absolute standout candidate," he said. Former Conservative Party MP-turned-journalist and commentator, Matthew Parris, is highly motivated by the Boris push for PM, but not in a way Mr Johnson would appreciate. "I'm staying a member of the Conservative Party for the pleasure, the privilege which few in this country have, of voting against Boris Johnson," he said, adding: "In the longer term he is the most dangerous, and the one I can imagine doing the most damage, to Britain as our prime minister." Former prime minister Tony Blair says he would not vote for Boris Johnson.

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Could Boris Johnson really return as narcissist-in-chief of the Tory party?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Could Boris Johnson really return as narcissist-in-chief of the Tory party?

The Independent  

Guess who’s back… back again,” said Nigel Farage in his latest Eminem act as he launched Reform UK’s implausibly funded “contract with the people”. Johnson seems to be positioning himself as the Tories’ saviour – not from Theresa May, a stalled Brexit process or from Labour, but from Farage’s ambition to mount a reverse takeover of the Tories after the …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson wanted to be like his hero Winston Churchill: a larger-than-life character who led Britain through a time of crisis. An investigation by senior civil servant Sue Gray criticized “failures of leadership and judgment” in Johnson’s government for allowing multiple rule-breaking gatherings in 2020 and 2021. A sympathetic biographer, Andrew Gimson, called Johnson “the man who takes …

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 …

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 …

Who are the leading candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK prime minister?
2 years, 6 months ago

Who are the leading candidates to replace Boris Johnson as UK prime minister?

ABC  

After nearly three years as Britain's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party and will soon depart 10 Downing Street and the United Kingdom's top job. The 46-year-old spent the first two years of Johnson's prime ministership as international trade secretary, championing Brexit, and last year was appointed as Britain's lead negotiator with the …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more
2 years, 6 months ago

Who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister? Ben Wallace, Liz Truss and more

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson's leadership faces a fresh leadership crisis tonight after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid dramatically quit the cabinet. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing another leadership crisis after Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak both resigned this evening Boris Johnson was the only member of the Cabinet in negative territory in a ConservativeHome grassroots poll last month Liz Truss: Instagram-friendly …

Johnson in crisis after Tories crushed in U.K. parliamentary votes
2 years, 6 months ago

Johnson in crisis after Tories crushed in U.K. parliamentary votes

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Friday refused to bow to renewed demands to quit, after his Conservatives suffered two crushing defeats in Westminster elections and a staunch ally resigned. In a pointed letter to Mr. Johnson, party chairman and cabinet member Oliver Dowden said “somebody” had to shoulder the blame for “recent events”. The main Labour opposition meanwhile regained the …

Weakened UK leader Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote
2 years, 7 months ago

Weakened UK leader Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote on Monday, securing enough support from his Conservative Party to remain in office despite a substantial rebellion that leaves him a weakened leader with an uncertain future. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said Johnson had won the vote “handsomely,” and urged the party to “draw a line under this now.” …

Boris Johnson's fate to be decided tomorrow | The Partygate timeline
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson's fate to be decided tomorrow | The Partygate timeline

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face a no-confidence vote in the parliament which could result in him being ousted from power. The prime minister apologised when an inquiry into breaches of the lockdown rules at 10 Downing Street concluded "leadership failures" to be the reasons for the rule-breaking in the UK government offices. According to CNN, at …

If UK PM Boris Johnson is ousted, who could replace him?
2 years, 7 months ago

If UK PM Boris Johnson is ousted, who could replace him?

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a confidence vote on Monday following a series of scandals, including a damning official report about COVID-19 lockdown-breaking parties at his official residence. Truss has a carefully cultivated public image and was photographed in a tank last year, evoking a famous 1986 image of Britain's first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, who was …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to face confidence vote
2 years, 7 months ago

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to face confidence vote

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Britain's governing Conservatives will hold a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Boris Johnson that could oust him as Britain's leader. Gray said the “senior leadership team” must bear responsibility for “failures of leadership and judgment.” The prime minister said he was “humbled” and took “full responsibility” — but insisted it was now time to “move on” and focus on …

Boris Johnson no-confidence vote: End of the road for British PM?
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson no-confidence vote: End of the road for British PM?

Al Jazeera  

The United Kingdom is one of the few countries without a codified constitution, and so with events like today’s vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson there is no clear guide as to what can and cannot happen next. There have been many serious problems over which he has not resigned and it may well be that he …

Boris Johnson breathes a sigh of relief on Partygate scandal. But another crisis will be along soon
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson breathes a sigh of relief on Partygate scandal. But another crisis will be along soon

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson has been able to end what might have otherwise been a troubling week with an unexpected sigh of relief. On Thursday, it was announced that the British Prime Minister would not receive any further fines from the Metropolitan Police over the “Partygate” scandal that has dogged Johnson for months. Despite being the first UK premier …

U.K. Conservatives may oust Boris Johnson — here's how they can do that
2 years, 11 months ago

U.K. Conservatives may oust Boris Johnson — here's how they can do that

NPR  

U.K. Conservatives may oust Boris Johnson — here's how they can do that Enlarge this image toggle caption Jessica Taylor/AP File Photo Jessica Taylor/AP File Photo LONDON — Some Conservative lawmakers in Britain are talking about ousting their leader, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has been tarnished by allegations that he and his staff held lockdown-breaching parties during the coronavirus …

After a slew of scandals, will British voters stand by Johnson?
2 years, 11 months ago

After a slew of scandals, will British voters stand by Johnson?

Al Jazeera  

The PM has admitted to breaking lockdown rules, raising public anger, but some say they will still support him. London, United Kingdom – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s grip on power is yet again being questioned over new reports of a rule-breaking drinks party in the Downing Street rose garden. At the time of the May 20, 2020 social event, …

Boris Johnson: Can the UK’s prime minister hold on to power?
3 years ago

Boris Johnson: Can the UK’s prime minister hold on to power?

Al Jazeera  

A punishing electoral defeat for his Conservatives and several scandals might burst the ‘Boris bubble’, say analysts. London, United Kingdom – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has often been described as a “teflon leader”. The result shows that “the credibility of the prime minister is being questioned in the party’s heartlands” and it will be “very hard even for Johnson …

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 …

From punchline to political star: the rise of Boris Johnson
5 years ago

From punchline to political star: the rise of Boris Johnson

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson’s many critics have often dismissed him as a political clown. As a child, Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson’s goal was to become “world king.” At the elite private school Eton he was clever, though not diligent; one teacher complained to Johnson’s parents about his ”disgracefully cavalier attitude.” At Oxford University, Johnson was president of the Oxford …

The making, unmaking, making and more of Boris Johnson
5 years, 3 months ago

The making, unmaking, making and more of Boris Johnson

The Quint  

Book Cover of Andrew Gimson By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, Sep 20 It is almost two months that Boris Johnson has been the Prime Minister of Britain. The book "Boris, The Making of the Prime Minister", first published in 2006 and updated in 2016, however, is outdated considering that it misses out on the latest part of his career and …

Will Boris have to go, as battle over Brexit rages?
5 years, 3 months ago

Will Boris have to go, as battle over Brexit rages?

Deccan Chronicle  

Britain’s beleaguered Prime Minister has good cause to regret that the Indian “family” for whom he claims to take bottles of Scotch to New Delhi is only a piece of whimsy. Had Boris Johnson really been an Indian politician, with or without a host of Indian relatives, he wouldn’t have to guard against the machinations of the Tory rebels, possibly …

Boris Johnson’s Brexit options are all bad
5 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson’s Brexit options are all bad

CNN  

CNN — Boris Johnson keeps saying he really, really doesn’t want an election. Johnson said he would rather be “dead in a ditch” than ask for a delay but also refused to say he’d resign if it got to that point. A one-line bill would suffice, saying something along the lines of “notwithstanding the Fixed-term Parliaments Act, the election will …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson loses majority as Tory MP crosses the floor ahead of key Brexit vote
5 years, 4 months ago

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson loses majority as Tory MP crosses the floor ahead of key Brexit vote

ABC  

Boris Johnson has lost his working majority in the House of Commons after a Conservative MP sensationally defected to a rival party as the Prime Minister addressed the chamber. Key points: Dr Lee said the Government was "putting lives and livelihoods at risk" with its approach to Brexit Mr Johnson says the UK will leave the EU on October 31 …

Boris Johnson can hardly be called conservative as his Brexit battle intensifies
5 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson can hardly be called conservative as his Brexit battle intensifies

ABC  

When Boris Johnson assumed the prime ministership just four weeks ago we all knew it would be different. The 'great animator' And so, the great "animator" of British politics, Boris Johnson, assumed the leadership of the Conservative Party and with it the prime ministership of Britain. It may only be four days or so, but with MPs returning from the …

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