Boris Johnson attacked for being 'out for himself ' after receiving £43,000 for speech backing no-deal Brexit
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson attacked for being 'out for himself ' after receiving £43,000 for speech backing no-deal Brexit

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson speech:Tories accused of ‘desperate new low’ as former PM returns at 11th hour to save Sunak campaign
6 months ago

Boris Johnson speech:Tories accused of ‘desperate new low’ as former PM returns at 11th hour to save Sunak campaign

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Boris Johnson lives for attention – but his latest gig won’t stop him being a busted flush
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Independent  

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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 in desperate last-ditch ruse to derail Partygate verdict
1 year, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson in desperate last-ditch ruse to derail Partygate verdict

The Independent  

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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’

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Boris Johnson tops list as MPs declare £8m in outside earnings
1 year, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson tops list as MPs declare £8m in outside earnings

The Independent  

MPs have declared £8m in earnings on top of their parliamentary salaries, with Boris Johnson accounting for more than a quarter of the total. It comes as Michael Gove defended Mr Johnson over reports that the then prime minister was told to stop asking Richard Sharp for “advice” about his personal finances, just days before the latter was announced as …

Boris Johnson reveals just how big his advance was for upcoming book
1 year, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson reveals just how big his advance was for upcoming book

The Independent  

Boris Johnson has earned more than £1million in six weeks, including picking up an advance of more than £500,000 for his forthcoming memoir. Angela Rayner said taxpayers should not have to “write a blank cheque” for Mr Johnson Mr Sharp has said there was no impropriety and that the selection process was done “by the book”. Labour deputy leader Angela …

Taxpayers face huge bill for Boris Johnson’s Partygate legal fees
1 year, 11 months ago

Taxpayers face huge bill for Boris Johnson’s Partygate legal fees

The Independent  

Taxpayers will have to fork out at least £222,000 for Boris Johnson’s legal fees as he defends himself against claims he misled parliament over Partygate, MPs have heard. The then-prime minister also told parliament he was “sickened” at the thought of No 10 staff ignoring social restrictions, but was later forced to admit to MPs that he attended at least …

Boris Johnson had ‘£800,000 line of credit while at No 10’
1 year, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson had ‘£800,000 line of credit while at No 10’

The Independent  

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Former UK PM Boris Johnson's staff 'had sex' at No 10 lockdown party in 2021
1 year, 11 months ago

Former UK PM Boris Johnson's staff 'had sex' at No 10 lockdown party in 2021

India Today  

Some witnesses have claimed that a few of Boris Johnson’s staff had sex at a Downing Street party on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral in April 2021 while strict Covid restrictions were still in place. According to them, two couples were seen getting ‘intimate’ at a raucous party which continued past 4 am, according to The Times – with …

Boris Johnson declares £1m donation from former Brexit Party bankroller
1 year, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson declares £1m donation from former Brexit Party bankroller

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson ‘living in £20m property connected to wealthy Tory donor’
1 year, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson ‘living in £20m property connected to wealthy Tory donor’

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Focus on Westminster cash is a ‘wake-up call’ for politicians, say campaigners
2 years ago

Focus on Westminster cash is a ‘wake-up call’ for politicians, say campaigners

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson makes more than £1m from speeches after leaving Downing Street
2 years ago

Boris Johnson makes more than £1m from speeches after leaving Downing Street

The Independent  

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Billionaire brothers give Boris Johnson offices worth £85,000
2 years, 2 months ago

Billionaire brothers give Boris Johnson offices worth £85,000

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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

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Key points from the Tory leadership debate: Trans rights, net-zero and Boris Johnson’s honesty
2 years, 5 months ago

Key points from the Tory leadership debate: Trans rights, net-zero and Boris Johnson’s honesty

The Independent  

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Jeremy Hunt: I am only major candidate from outside Boris Johnson’s Government
2 years, 6 months ago

Jeremy Hunt: I am only major candidate from outside Boris Johnson’s Government

The Independent  

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By-election news latest: Boris Johnson loses backing of more Tory MPs after disastrous defeats
2 years, 6 months ago

By-election news latest: Boris Johnson loses backing of more Tory MPs after disastrous defeats

The Independent  

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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 …

Boris Johnson’s new ‘cost of living tsar’ said he lacks intelligence and called for him to quit
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson’s new ‘cost of living tsar’ said he lacks intelligence and called for him to quit

The Independent  

Boris Johnson’s new “cost of living tsar” called for him to quit No 10 over Partygate and suggested he lacks intelligence, it has emerged. Not a chance, mate.” Later that month, Mr Buttress also posted: “Why is it that the worse people often rise to the highest office and stay there! You can’t survive judgment like this.” The prime minister’s …

Britain’s Boris Johnson survives confidence vote but is politically wounded
2 years, 7 months ago

Britain’s Boris Johnson survives confidence vote but is politically wounded

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday survived the biggest challenge of his political career as he avoided being booted from office by his fellow Conservative Party lawmakers after months of outrage over boozy parties that he and his staff attended while the rest of the country was under COVID-19 lockdown. Johnson said he was simply attending a “work meeting.” …

Boris Johnson says he is still a Tory ‘asset’ despite partygate claims
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson says he is still a Tory ‘asset’ despite partygate claims

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson offers ‘wholehearted apology' over Downing Street 'partygate'
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson offers ‘wholehearted apology' over Downing Street 'partygate'

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday offered a "wholehearted” apology for attending an illegal party during the Covid-19 lockdown but said he didn't knowingly break rules or mislead Parliament. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves to the media as he leaves 10 Downing Street for the House of Commons in London on Tuesday. “Let me also say not by …

Boris Johnson faces threat of legal action over blackmail claims
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson faces threat of legal action over blackmail claims

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UK’s Johnson apologizes after ethics investigator criticism
3 years ago

UK’s Johnson apologizes after ethics investigator criticism

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologized after a government ethics investigator criticized the U.K. leader and his staff for failing to disclose messages he exchanged with a donor about financing the redecoration of his official residence. Christopher Geidt, the independent adviser on minister’s interests, wasn’t informed of the messages last spring when he investigated the so-called “cash for …

Boris Johnson attempt to rewrite sleaze rules ‘designed to avoid flat inquiry’
3 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson attempt to rewrite sleaze rules ‘designed to avoid flat inquiry’

The Independent  

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Tory donor ‘paid £100,000 for breakfast with Boris Johnson’
3 years, 5 months ago

Tory donor ‘paid £100,000 for breakfast with Boris Johnson’

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson blasted over ‘toothless’ standards adviser
3 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson blasted over ‘toothless’ standards adviser

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There is really only one thing Boris Johnson can do to stop the questions over his Downing Street flat
3 years, 8 months ago

There is really only one thing Boris Johnson can do to stop the questions over his Downing Street flat

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Boris Johnson fails to deny ‘£200,000’ Downing Street flat makeover being funded by private donors
3 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson fails to deny ‘£200,000’ Downing Street flat makeover being funded by private donors

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson accused of misleading MPs over funding for North
3 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson accused of misleading MPs over funding for North

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Why Boris Johnson signed off £250,000 for his ousted Whitehall chief
4 years, 6 months ago

Why Boris Johnson signed off £250,000 for his ousted Whitehall chief

The Independent  

Politicians and civil servants have more in common than either “side” would care to admit. In his earlier, oddly and obviously carefully phrased letter to the prime minister, Sir Mark states that “we have agreed that I will stand down and leave government service at the end of September”. A further clue as to what was really happening emerged in …

Boris Johnson friend’s ‘luxury lifestyle’ firm handed £1.4m of government money to help super-rich ‘network’ with officials
4 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson friend’s ‘luxury lifestyle’ firm handed £1.4m of government money to help super-rich ‘network’ with officials

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Boris Johnson Brexit news live: Latest updates as homelessness bombshell prompts investigation calls
4 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson Brexit news live: Latest updates as homelessness bombshell prompts investigation calls

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson urged to ‘fess up’ over mystery £15,000 Caribbean holiday after Tory donor denies paying for it
4 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson urged to ‘fess up’ over mystery £15,000 Caribbean holiday after Tory donor denies paying for it

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson news live: Latest updates as poll finds only 15% of people believe PM fully ‘got Brexit done’
4 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson news live: Latest updates as poll finds only 15% of people believe PM fully ‘got Brexit done’

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson news - live: Latest updates as Tories and Labour clash over spending plans
5 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson news - live: Latest updates as Tories and Labour clash over spending plans

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Boris Johnson's Queen's Speech passed by MPs as he demands December general election
5 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson's Queen's Speech passed by MPs as he demands December general election

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Brexit: Labour demands inquiry into ex-chancellor's claims Boris Johnson backers set to profit from no-deal
5 years, 3 months ago

Brexit: Labour demands inquiry into ex-chancellor's claims Boris Johnson backers set to profit from no-deal

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Boris Johnson accused of ‘cynical rebranding’ after appointing himself ‘Minister for the Union’
5 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson accused of ‘cynical rebranding’ after appointing himself ‘Minister for the Union’

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Hunt turns up his trolling of Tory leader rival as Johnson hits campaign trail
5 years, 6 months ago

Hunt turns up his trolling of Tory leader rival as Johnson hits campaign trail

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson was confronted by supporters today and told to cut out the 'rows' with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds as he finally took to the campaign trail. The leadership favourite met Tory members in leafy Wisley in Surrey after an evening and morning of media appearances that followed weeks of avoiding publicity Licking the opposition: Mr Boris came out blazing …

Boris Johnson must answer questions over altercation with girlfriend, Jeremy Hunt says
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson must answer questions over altercation with girlfriend, Jeremy Hunt says

The Independent  

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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 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 …

Boris Johnson backs down on tax cuts for the rich and no-deal Brexit during Tory leadership debate
5 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson backs down on tax cuts for the rich and no-deal Brexit during Tory leadership debate

The Independent  

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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 …

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  

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