To Applause and Laughter, PM Boris Johnson Vows to Reshape Britain
3 years, 2 months ago

To Applause and Laughter, PM Boris Johnson Vows to Reshape Britain

News 18  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to radically re-shape Britain on Wednesday, exhorting his Conservative Party faithful to help the government press on with tackling regional inequality by ending “long term structural weaknesses” in the economy. Firing up his party by invoking former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, trumpeting the government’s vaccine roll out and taking aim at the main opposition Labour Party, Johnson presented Britain’s future after COVID-19 and Brexit as a time for change. “The answer is to control immigration to allow people of talent to come to this country, but not to use immigration as an excuse for failure to invest in people in skills, and in the equipment, the facilities and machinery … they need to do their jobs.” “To deliver that change we will get on with our job of uniting and levelling up across the UK – the greatest project that any government can embark on.” WAGE RISES Answering critics who have called for more measures to bring in foreign workers to plug gaps in the haulage and agriculture industries, Johnson again called on businesses to do more to lift wages and attract more workers. The chief executive of one company in the top 150 of Britain’s FTSE listed companies said Britain was going through a “painful readjustment” post-Brexit which had been delayed by the COVID pandemic: “The government’s relationship or lack of relationship with business is a symptom of this.” Johnson will also have to work hard to win over some at the conference, who fear the Conservatives are no longer conservative after breaking with a commitment to lower taxes and, as they see it, abandoning the party’s more affluent southern English supporters for those in the north.

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BORIS JOHNSON to reveal what he 'really thinks' about Sunak and Gove in bombshell memoir serialised by the Mail
2 months, 4 weeks ago

BORIS JOHNSON to reveal what he 'really thinks' about Sunak and Gove in bombshell memoir serialised by the Mail

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson today reveals he will use his sensational new memoir to set out what he ‘really thinks’ about Rishi Sunak – and ‘how and why I learned to keep my old friend Michael Gove firmly in the wing mirror’. In a short video to promote it – and in typically colourful style ­– Mr Johnson promises to spill the …

Boris Johnson warns Labour super-majority would be ‘height of insanity’ in surprise speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson warns Labour super-majority would be ‘height of insanity’ in surprise speech

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson has warned voters of the perils of a “sledgehammer majority” for Labour that would deliver “the most Left-wing government since the war”. In a surprise appearance at a Conservative Party rally on Tuesday night, the former prime minister said it was “not too late” to “draw back from the brink” and stop Labour, urging his audience to “tell …

'Completely wrong': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson on allegations of letting COVID-19 'rip' through UK
1 year ago

'Completely wrong': Ex-British PM Boris Johnson on allegations of letting COVID-19 'rip' through UK

India TV News  

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday rejected allegations that he wanted to let the COVID-19 pandemic "rip" through the UK population while defending his handling of the pandemic during a high-profile public inquiry into the crisis. Hugo Keith KC, the lead counsel to the inquiry, quizzed the former PM on whether his best approach was to "let the …

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiry
1 year ago

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiry

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Wednesday that his government was too slow to grasp the extent of the COVID-19 crisis, but skirted questions about whether his indecisiveness had cost thousands of lives. Testifying under oath at Britain’s COVID-19 public inquiry, Johnson acknowledged that “we underestimated the scale and the pace of the challenge” when reports of …

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits mistakes but defends COVID record
1 year ago

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits mistakes but defends COVID record

LA Times  

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson testifies before a public inquiry into the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Testifying under oath at Britain’s COVID-19 public inquiry, Johnson acknowledged that “we underestimated the scale and the pace of the challenge” when reports of a new virus began to emerge from China in early 2020. In diaries that have been seen …

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'Bamboozled' by Science, Ex-adviser Tells Inquiry
1 year, 1 month ago

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'Bamboozled' by Science, Ex-adviser Tells Inquiry

News 18  

Boris Johnson, the former British prime minister, struggled to come to grips with much of the science during the coronavirus pandemic, his chief scientific advisor said Monday. In keenly awaited testimony to the country’s public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick Vallance said he and others faced repeated problems getting Johnson to understand the science. “I think he’d be the …

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ‘bamboozled’ by science, COVID-19 inquiry told
1 year, 1 month ago

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ‘bamboozled’ by science, COVID-19 inquiry told

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson, the former British prime minister, struggled to come to grips with much of the science during the coronavirus pandemic, his chief scientific adviser said Monday. He and the chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, regularly flanked Johnson at the daily COVID-19 press briefings given from the prime minister’s offices on Downing Street. The inquiry is set to …

Boris Johnson’s former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry
1 year, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson’s former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry

Associated Press  

LONDON — The former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday painted a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in the U.K. government during the coronavirus pandemic. He went to work in Downing Street when Johnson became prime minister in 2019, filling a loosely defined but powerful role that saw him dubbed “Boris’ brain.” At one point …

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

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

The Independent  

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Long Boris: with by-election collapse imminent, Johnson is the political sickness the Tory party can’t shake off
1 year, 5 months ago

Long Boris: with by-election collapse imminent, Johnson is the political sickness the Tory party can’t shake off

The Independent  

Without wishing to make light of long Covid, an all-too genuine and debilitating illness that has wrecked lives, the permanent crisis the Conservative Party finds itself in does suggest a kind of political sickness that just cannot be shaken off. This is because so many of the Sunak government’s problems date back to Johnson’s time in office: his chaotic, irrational …

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. …

Boris Johnson quits as MP and claims he is victim of ‘Partygate and Brexit witch-hunt’
1 year, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson quits as MP and claims he is victim of ‘Partygate and Brexit witch-hunt’

The Independent  

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‘This is it, folks': Boris Johnson bids an ambiguous goodbye
2 years, 3 months ago

‘This is it, folks': Boris Johnson bids an ambiguous goodbye

Associated Press  

LONDON — Boris Johnson’s term as British leader was a mix of high drama and low disgrace. But he left office Tuesday with a casual shrug of a farewell: “Well, this is it, folks.” The prime minister’s final speech outside 10 Downing Street, delivered before he offered his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, was vintage Johnson — a quixotic blend …

Photos: Boris Johnson’s time in office as he exits Downing Street
2 years, 3 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 …

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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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 …

Britain is plunging deeper into crisis by the day, but its government is missing in action
2 years, 4 months ago

Britain is plunging deeper into crisis by the day, but its government is missing in action

CNN  

London CNN — The United Kingdom is enduring a summer of misery as its beloved health service descends into crisis, inflation soars, taps run dry and strikes halt trains. So why, then, are Johnson’s allies saying it is for the next Prime Minister to take action on providing financial support for those suffering amid the cost-of-living crisis, given the urgency …

In race to win, UK Conservatives accused of ignoring crises
2 years, 4 months ago

In race to win, UK Conservatives accused of ignoring crises

Associated Press  

LONDON — As Britain swelters through a roasting summer, and braces for a cold financial reckoning in the fall, calls for the Conservative government to act are getting louder. Truss says she would cut individual and corporate taxes rather than give people “handouts.” Sunak says he’ll tackle inflation before lowering taxes, and will offer unspecified help to people struggling to …

'I'll be back': Bullish Boris 'is telling aides he thinks he'll be PM again within the next year'
2 years, 5 months ago

'I'll be back': Bullish Boris 'is telling aides he thinks he'll be PM again within the next year'

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson reportedly thinks he will return as Prime Minister next year even though he only resigned less than three weeks ago. His very final words were an apparent reference to Arnold Schwarzenegger's catchphrase from the film Terminator, which is also famous for the line 'I'll be back' Boris Johnson has been privately saying he will make a comeback to …

DC EDIT | Boris goes at last, but he leaves UK in a total mess
2 years, 5 months ago

DC EDIT | Boris goes at last, but he leaves UK in a total mess

Deccan Chronicle  

The end of Boris Johnson’s tumultuous time as head of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom came in chaotic circumstances as the leader of a democracy, consumed by the delusional grandeur that he was serving a colossal mandate from the voters, was forced to bow to the dictates of his party MPs. Given his record of …

One scandal too many: British PM Boris Johnson resigns
2 years, 5 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 …

From Brexit to Partygate, an overview of Boris Johnson’s career
2 years, 5 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 …

Explained: The many scandals that marred Boris Johnson's political career
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained: The many scandals that marred Boris Johnson's political career

Firstpost  

From an expensive holiday at a private Caribbean Island to the most recent ‘partygate’, Boris Johnson’s term as prime minister has been riddled with many controversies British prime minister Boris Johnson, who is haemorrhaging support within his ruling Conservatives, has been beset by scandals since winning a landslide election victory in 2019. Several months later, Johnson suffered a backlash when …

Boris Johnson to resign: This is how the new UK prime minister will be chosen
2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

UK economy: Boris Johnson leaves mess for successor to fix
2 years, 5 months ago

UK economy: Boris Johnson leaves mess for successor to fix

CNN  

London CNN Business — Boris Johnson was ultimately forced to resign as UK prime minister Thursday as dozens of members of his party quit the government after one ethics scandal too many. “Britain’s poor recent record on living standards — notably the complete collapse of income growth for poor households over the past 20 years — must be turned around …

From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Boris Johnson’s career
2 years, 5 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 …

Opinion: Boris Johnson’s legacy will endure – just look at Trump
2 years, 5 months ago

Opinion: Boris Johnson’s legacy will endure – just look at Trump

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. He and former President Donald Trump dominated the world stage over the past few years, pushing forward explosive policies that broke sharply with their nation’s long-held core positions. And, of course, Trump’s campaign to overturn the 2020 presidential election opened a …

Britain’s Boris Johnson battles to stay as PM amid revolt
2 years, 5 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 …

After dozens of British lawmakers resign, Boris Johnson clings to power
2 years, 5 months ago

After dozens of British lawmakers resign, Boris Johnson clings to power

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson’s scandal-ravaged premiership was dangling by a thread on Thursday as he battled efforts to force him from office even as a growing number of government ministers urged the beleaguered British Prime Minister to resign. The previous day, Johnson began by vowing to fight on, despite the shock resignations of his finance minister, health secretary and …

Why is UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing his biggest crisis, and what comes next?
2 years, 5 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 …

It’s finally over for Boris Johnson – those who work most closely with the PM have given up on him
2 years, 5 months ago

It’s finally over for Boris Johnson – those who work most closely with the PM have given up on him

The Independent  

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U.K. PM Johnson claims to be on track to win next election amid rebellion
2 years, 5 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 …

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 …

Lord Frost tells Boris Johnson: You have until autumn to save your job
2 years, 6 months ago

Lord Frost tells Boris Johnson: You have until autumn to save your job

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson must deliver a new Conservative vision for Britain or risk being forced out by the autumn, Lord Frost, his former Brexit minister, has warned. Lord Frost predicted that another attempt to oust Mr Johnson could come after the Conservative Party conference in early October, unless he changes course. Coming from a Johnson ally, albeit one who has criticised …

What Boris Johnson can do to save his premiership
2 years, 6 months ago

What Boris Johnson can do to save his premiership

The Independent  

Without making light of the real-world problems of hunger and poverty that disfigure our society, we are about to enter a fascinating political experiment. Still, Boris Johnson is not entirely powerless, and the curiously neglected question is not so much what his rebels do now but what he can do to leverage the advantages of incumbency. Johnson has been slow …

UK Boris Johnson’s ups and downs: key events in his career
2 years, 6 months ago

UK Boris Johnson’s ups and downs: key events in his career

Associated Press  

LONDON — A timeline of key events related to Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson 2001-2008: Sits in the House of Commons representing the constituency of Henley. Johnson resigned in July 2018 in opposition to May’s strategy for a “soft” Brexit that would maintain close ties with the EU. Sept. 3, 2019: Twenty-one rebel Conservative Party lawmakers support legislation requiring the …

Opinion: How Britain fell out of love with Boris Johnson
2 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: How Britain fell out of love with Boris Johnson

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Rosa Prince is editor of The House magazine. CNN — The moment Boris Johnson realized his premiership was in jeopardy came not at 9 p.m. Monday in the House of Commons when Sir Graham Brady, chair of the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservative members of Parliament, announced a painfully narrow victory in the no-confidence vote, but three days …

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives Conservative Party no-confidence motion
2 years, 6 months ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives Conservative Party no-confidence motion

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a confidence vote but a large rebellion in his Conservative Party over the so-called "partygate" scandal has dealt a blow to his authority. Key points: Mr Johnson has been struggling following revelations he and his staff repeatedly held boozy parties that flouted COVID-19 restrictions The vote was triggered after the required 54 MPs …

Weakened UK leader Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote
2 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

June 6, 2022 Boris Johnson confidence vote
2 years, 6 months ago

June 6, 2022 Boris Johnson confidence vote

CNN  

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson pictured inside 10 Downing Street in London, England, on June 6. With the fate of his premiership in the hands of his Conservative friends and foes, Boris Johnson has begged Tory MPs to support him in Monday evening’s confidence vote. In a letter to his party members ahead of the vote, as reported by PA …

Analysis: Boris Johnson survives, but with his position badly bruised
2 years, 6 months ago

Analysis: Boris Johnson survives, but with his position badly bruised

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson has survived a vote of confidence held by his own party. Conservative MPs voted Monday in a secret ballot by 211 to 148 to allow Johnson to remain party leader – and, by extension, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Symonds arrive to attend the National …

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 …

British government returns to 2019 pledges after election setback
2 years, 7 months ago

British government returns to 2019 pledges after election setback

Al Jazeera  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to his election pledges to tackle regional inequalities and maximise post-Brexit freedoms, hoping to win back voters in southern England who abandoned his party at local polls last week. In the traditional Queen’s Speech, read for the first time in 59 years by Prince Charles rather than Queen Elizabeth due to her mobility …

Boris Johnson to offer MPs ‘full-throated apology’ over ‘partygate’ fine
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson to offer MPs ‘full-throated apology’ over ‘partygate’ fine

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson will offer a "full-throated apology" to MPs on Tuesday after being fined for breaking Covid laws as he tries to head off a potential Commons rebellion. However, he is expected to stop short of directly addressing a leaving party for Lee Cain, his former head of communications, on Nov 13 2020 which he has been accused of "instigating" …

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
2 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on Monday to outline the government’s new long-term COVID-19 plan. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged Monday the potential for new and more deadly variants …

Boris Johnson to 'restore a smaller state' as part of No 10 'reset', says Steve Barclay
2 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson to 'restore a smaller state' as part of No 10 'reset', says Steve Barclay

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson's government will take "a step back from people's lives" as it seeks to "restore a smaller state" in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister's new chief of staff has said. Pledging to "make the centre of government work like the best-run companies", Steve Barclay said a priority of Mr Johnson's reset will be to reduce …

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