Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister, squeaks through confidence vote but faces battle for survival
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister, squeaks through confidence vote but faces battle for survival

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a confidence vote by members of his own party – but the final count of lawmakers who rebelled against him was far higher than his supporters expected. Video Ad Feedback 'No way out': Commentator predicts Boris Johnson's future 02:10 - Source: CNN Johnson’s predecessor Theresa May was the last sitting British leader to face a no-confidence vote from their own party. Mary Turner/Bloomberg via Getty Images Johnson sits next to Prime Minister Theresa May during a Cabinet meeting in November 2016. Jeff Overs/BBC via Getty Images Johnson speaks in July 2019 after he won the party leadership vote to become Britain's next prime minister. Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images Johnson and former British prime ministers attend a requiem Mass for Conservative MP David Amess in November 2021.

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Boris Johnson claims in memoir Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer
3 months, 1 week ago

Boris Johnson claims in memoir Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This is a version of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain’s royal family. London CNN — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has controversially broken royal protocol and claimed in his upcoming memoir that Queen Elizabeth II was suffering from bone cancer before her death. Johnson formally stepped down just two …

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 …

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 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 …

Boris Johnson bids farewell, asks U.K. to back Truss Government
2 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson bids farewell, asks U.K. to back Truss Government

The Hindu  

Addressing his colleagues, the press, and Britons outside No. 10 Downing Street, on a partially sunny morning, outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked people to unite behind U.K. Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister-designate Liz Truss’ new government. Mr. Johnson cited among his government’s achievements: finalising Brexit, the speed at which a Covid-19 vaccine was rolled out, the low unemployment …

What time will Boris Johnson meet the Queen and Liz Truss speak outside 10 Downing Street?
2 years, 4 months ago

What time will Boris Johnson meet the Queen and Liz Truss speak outside 10 Downing Street?

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson and Liz Truss will travel to Balmoral for the appointment of the new prime minister today – with Mr Johnson meeting the Queen at 11.20am before his successor has an audience at 12.10pm. 7.30am -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a farewell speech outside 10 Downing Street in Westminster this morning 11.20am -- Boris Johnson will meet the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Photos: Before the resignation, the colorful reign of Britain’s Boris Johnson
2 years, 6 months ago

Photos: Before the resignation, the colorful reign of Britain’s Boris Johnson

LA Times  

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday amid a mass revolt by top members of his government, marking an end to three tumultuous years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules of British politics. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson poses with Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, in front of the Swaminarayan Akshardham …

How scandals of Boris Johnson’s own making brought him down
2 years, 6 months ago

How scandals of Boris Johnson’s own making brought him down

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader Thursday, bringing his scandal-plagued tenure to an end after less than three years. Mary Turner/Bloomberg via Getty Images Johnson sits next to Prime Minister Theresa May during a Cabinet meeting in November 2016. Jeff Overs/BBC via Getty Images Johnson speaks in July 2019 after he …

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

What’s next for Boris Johnson? Here’s what you need to know
2 years, 7 months ago

What’s next for Boris Johnson? Here’s what you need to know

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a vote of confidence triggered by discontented lawmakers in his own Conservative Party, but his troubles are far from over. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Johnson is congratulated by Conservative Party leader David Cameron, right, after being elected mayor of London in May 2008. Mary Turner/Bloomberg via Getty Images Johnson sits next …

Analysis: Boris Johnson survives, but with his position badly bruised
2 years, 7 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 and five ex-PMs attend St Paul's Jubilee service
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson and five ex-PMs attend St Paul's Jubilee service

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie were today joined by five previous Prime Ministers as they attended the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. The pair sat next to Mr Brown and his wife Sarah Gordon Brown arrives with his wife Sarah at today's Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. The couple sat next to Mr and Mrs …

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 …

UK PM Boris Johnson faces fire for attending lockdown party; outrage mounts
2 years, 11 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson faces fire for attending lockdown party; outrage mounts

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was fighting for his political future Friday as outrage mounted after his belated apology for attending a party during lockdown and as a fresh report emerged of other raucous gatherings at his office. The scandal looked set to deepen Friday as the conservative-leaning Daily Telegraph published an exclusive claiming Johnson's staff held an alcohol-fuelled party …

Boris Johnson allegedly photographed at 10 Downing Street garden gathering during COVID-19 lockdown
3 years ago

Boris Johnson allegedly photographed at 10 Downing Street garden gathering during COVID-19 lockdown

ABC  

Britain's Guardian newspaper has published a photograph of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and more than a dozen other people drinking wine in the garden of his Downing Street residence, which it said was taken during a COVID-19 lockdown in May 2020. Key points: The picture shows Boris Johnson and others sitting around at tables with wine and cheese Mr Johnson's …

British PM Boris Johnson and partner name son after doctors who treated him for coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson and partner name son after doctors who treated him for coronavirus

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds have named their son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson in honour of their grandfathers and the doctors who treated the Prime Minister for coronavirus. Key points: Wilfred, who was born on Wednesday, was named after Mr Johnson's grandfather Wilfred, who was born on Wednesday, was named after Mr Johnson's grandfather The …

Boris Johnson under pressure to explain UK virus plan on return to work
4 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson under pressure to explain UK virus plan on return to work

India Today  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to return to work soon after his recovery from Covid-19, as pressure mounts on his government to explain how to get Britain out of lockdown. Growing criticism Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been deputising since Johnson was taken to hospital on April 6, chairing cabinet meetings about political strategy to fight the outbreak. In …

Boris Johnson takes first steps outdoors at Chequers with fiancée Carrie Symonds
4 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson takes first steps outdoors at Chequers with fiancée Carrie Symonds

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson has taken his first steps outdoors with fiancée Carrie Symonds as Downing Street confirmed he was concentrating on staging a full recovery. The Telegraph understands that the Prime Minister and Ms Symonds, who have been reunited after a fortnight apart, on Monday took a short stroll in the grounds of Chequers, his country residence. A day after Mr …

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus
4 years, 9 months ago

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. The prime minister’s Downing St. office said it was a “precautionary step” and Johnson remains in charge of the government. Dr. Rupert Beale, a group leader of the …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with COVID-19

LA Times  

Boris Johnson, shown outside 10 Downing St. in London on Thursday, was diagnosed with the coronavirus infection more than a week ago. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. The prime minister’s Downing Street office said it …

Boris Johnson's girlfriend wears saree during temple visit
5 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson's girlfriend wears saree during temple visit

The Quint  

London, Dec 8 Carrie Symonds wore a saree as she joined her boyfriend, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a visit to a Hindu temple for the couple's first joint outing before the December 12 general election. Saturday's outing came a day after a poll revealed that Johnson bested opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in their second and final …

Boris Johnson owes the Queen an apology (opinion)
5 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson owes the Queen an apology (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. The United Kingdom’s highest court ruled unanimously Tuesday – with a panel of 11 judges – that Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended the British Parliament for five weeks at the end of …

Queen approves Boris Johnson request to suspend parliament
5 years, 4 months ago

Queen approves Boris Johnson request to suspend parliament

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. Conservative former prime …

Carrie Symonds: Think Boris Johnson breaks the mold? Wait until you meet his girlfriend
5 years, 5 months ago

Carrie Symonds: Think Boris Johnson breaks the mold? Wait until you meet his girlfriend

CNN  

London CNN — When Boris Johnson’s girlfriend Carrie Symonds joined the entourage of staff who gathered outside 10 Downing Street to watch his first speech as British Prime Minister, witnesses reported that photographers went “bananas.” Until now, the 31-year-old former Conservative party communications official has done a pretty good job of staying out of the media spotlight – rarely seen …

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 …

Boris Johnson becomes British Prime Minister at critical moment
5 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson becomes British Prime Minister at critical moment

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson, the bombastic politician who played a decisive role in the 2016 Brexit referendum, is officially Britain’s new Prime Minister. Mary Turner/Bloomberg via Getty Images Johnson sits next to Prime Minister Theresa May during a Cabinet meeting in November 2016. Jeff Overs/BBC via Getty Images Johnson speaks in July 2019 after he won the party leadership …

The Queen officially decides who becomes Prime Minister. Here’s what else happens in the next week
5 years, 5 months ago

The Queen officially decides who becomes Prime Minister. Here’s what else happens in the next week

CNN  

London CNN — Boris Johnson is now just hours away from realizing his lifelong dream. On Wednesday afternoon, Johnson will visit Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who will officially invite the new leader of the UK’s governing Conservative party to form a government. Before all of that, outgoing leader Theresa May will address lawmakers in the House of Commons at …

Boris Johnson likely to be declared UK’s next PM today; Conservative leader faces Brexit crisis amid thin majority in Parliament
5 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson likely to be declared UK’s next PM today; Conservative leader faces Brexit crisis amid thin majority in Parliament

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson is set to win the race on Tuesday to become Britain’s next prime minister, charged with resolving the Brexit impasse and the high-stakes tanker crisis with Iran London: Boris Johnson is set to win the race on Tuesday to become Britain’s next prime minister, charged with resolving the Brexit impasse and the high-stakes tanker crisis with Iran. The …

Carrie Symonds will not join Boris Johnson entering Downing Street if he becomes Prime Minister
5 years, 5 months ago

Carrie Symonds will not join Boris Johnson entering Downing Street if he becomes Prime Minister

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson’s girlfriend Carrie Symonds will not join him for his big moment entering Downing Street if he becomes prime minister, The Daily Telegraph understands. Mr Johnson is expected to make a speech outside Number 10 at around 5pm on Wednesday but will enter his new home alone as Ms Symonds does not want to become a distraction on the …

Boris Johnson's neighbour calls police after hearing loud disturbance
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson's neighbour calls police after hearing loud disturbance

ABC  

British police have investigated concerns for the welfare of a woman after a neighbour of Boris Johnson, the favourite to be the next Prime Minister, heard a loud altercation. Mr Johnson is favourite in a two-person race to become leader of the Conservative Party and Britain's next prime minister. Choosing Britain's next prime minister Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt will …

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 …

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 …

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