
Boris Johnson
Total 168 Posts
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party 2019-2022.
How did ‘taking back control’ of borders become record-high net migration?
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After Brexit, the UK has had fewer migrants from the EU, but they have been far outstripped by people coming from elsewhere.
Behind the mess: A tragicomedy of power struggles in Downing Street
4 min read
A new book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the chaos and downfall of Boris Johnson’s premiership, including how the former PM’s indecisiveness and knack for pointing fingers led to his downfall, and how Dominic Cummings and Carrie Johnson influenced decision-making in Downing Street.
Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Theresa May (and soon Nicola Sturgeon): the strange backbench lives of former national leaders
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Former national leaders Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Theresa May have all stepped back from power, but remain active in their respective backbenches.
Boris Johnson’s evidence to MPs’ partygate investigation: The key points of disagreement explained
6 min read
Before the Committee of Privileges, Boris Johnson argued the Downing Street events were needed to boost morale and that the rules were too hard to maintain, insisting that the gatherings with wine were essential work meetings.
Will Boris Johnson be grounded? The Privileges Committee decides
3 min read
The Privileges Committee will rule on whether former PM Boris Johnson misled Parliament in May. If guilty, it can impose punishments from written apologies to salary deduction and suspension, triggering a recall petition and a by-election.
Boris Johnson to face MPs over partygate – but what is ‘misleading parliament’ and why is it so serious?
5 min read
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing questions from MPs about allegations of misleading Parliament. Misleading Parliament is an offence that could carry serious consequences.
The real cancel culture is Tory cancel culture
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The Tories are using cancel culture as a tool to silence dissenting voices and stifle democracy. They are placing laws, curbing free press and cancelling initiatives & services to further their own interests.