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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

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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 …

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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

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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 …

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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

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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 …

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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

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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 …

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

Boris Johnson becomes British Prime Minister at critical moment

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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 …

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