Boris Johnson says he underestimated threat from COVID
- 06-Dec-2023
LONDON: British former prime minister Boris Johnson gave his most explicit apology for his handling of the coronavirus crisis on Wednesday, saying his government had been too complacent and initially underestimated the risks posed by the virus. In an appearance before an official inquiry into the UK’s handling of the pandemic, Johnson said he took […]
UK lawmakers set to judge ex-PM Johnson over ‘Partygate’
- 19-Jun-2023
LONDON: British MPs will cast their judgment on Monday on a damning report that found ex-prime minister Boris Johnson lied to parliament about lockdown-breaking parties. A House of Commons debate about the report is being held on Johnson’s 59th birthday — likely leading to the removal of his pass to access parliament — as Prime […]
UK’s Boris Johnson in new trouble
- 16-Jun-2023
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson was unveiled Friday as the Daily Mail’s star new columnist — but attracted an immediate rebuke from a government watchdog to cap a tumultuous 48 hours. A day after Boris Johnson was given a blistering verdict by a committee of MPs investigating his “Partygate” denials, the right-leaning newspaper announced […]
UK ex-prime minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
- 10-Jun-2023
LONDON: Britain’s former prime minister Boris Johnson on Friday announced his resignation as an MP, accusing a parliamentary probe into the “Partygate” scandal of driving him out. Boris Johnson said he was stepping down with immediate effect “triggering an immediate by-election” in his marginal seat, which heaps political pressure on his successor Rishi Sunak. The […]
How will the ‘partygate’ inquiry into Boris Johnson work?
- 21-Mar-2023
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson will be grilled by lawmakers on Wednesday as they decide whether he intentionally misled parliament about illegal parties at his office during coronavirus lockdowns. Below is a look at how parliament’s privileges committee is conducting its inquiry and how it could affect Johnson, who remains an influential figure in […]
Boris Johnson earns 1mn pounds for speeches since quitting as UK PM
- 15-Dec-2022
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been paid more than 1 million pounds ($1.24 million) to deliver four speeches since he left Downing Street just over three months ago, official data showed on Wednesday. Johnson stood down as prime minister in early September after he lost the support of ministers and lawmakers following months of scandals, […]
Boris Johnson drops UK PM comeback bid, Sunak favourite to win
- 24-Oct-2022
LONDON: Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain’s next prime minister after Boris Johnson withdrew from the contest on Sunday, saying that although he had enough support to make the final ballot he realised the country and the Conservative Party needed unity. Johnson had raced home from a holiday in the Caribbean to try and […]
Boris Johnson battling to win support for PM comeback bid
- 23-Oct-2022
Boris Johnson was fighting to get enough support to become Britain’s next prime minister on Sunday after prominent figures on the right-wing of the Conservative Party coalesced around the man once accused of betraying him, Rishi Sunak. Leading figures who previously backed Johnson, came out in support for former finance minister Sunak ahead of a […]
Boris Johnson returns to UK, Sunak qualifies for PM race
- 22-Oct-2022
LONDON: Former prime minister Boris Johnson on Saturday returned to Britain from a holiday to launch an audacious political comeback, as Conservative leadership rival Rishi Sunak reached the minimum threshold to contest the UK’s top job. Johnson cut short a Caribbean trip to join the race to replace outgoing leader Liz Truss, with allies telling […]
Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak lead race to be UK’s next prime minister
- 21-Oct-2022
Boris Johnson and his former finance minister Rishi Sunak were leading the potential contenders to replace British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday, with candidates canvassing support to become Conservative Party leader in a fast-tracked contest. After Truss quit on Thursday, ending her six weeks in power, those who want to replace her were trying […]