Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician, author, and former journalist who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2019. He was Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018 and Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. Johnson was Member of Parliament (MP) for Henley from 2001 to 2008 and has been MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015. Ideologically, he identifies as a one-nation conservative.
Labour's shadow home secretary, Nick Thomas-Symonds says Boris Johnson's credibility and moral authority has been "extremely damaged". It comes after the PM told the country to "move on" from the..
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms the five tests to ease lockdown have been met, announces up to six people can meet and 'draws a line' under the Cummings incident at the daily coronavirus..
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has joined a national round of applause in the final 'Clap for Carers' event outside 10 Downing Street. Report by Connerv. Like us on Facebook at..
Prime Minister Boris Johnson stopped his top scientific and medical advisers, Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance, answering questions about Dominic Cummings at today's daily briefing...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson stopped his top scientific and medical advisers, Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance, answering questions about Dominic Cummings at today's daily briefing...
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson's handling of Dominic Cummings row, describing him as 'weak'. He further criticised Mr Johnson for preventing government..
Prime Minister Boris Johnson prevents Prof Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance from answering questions on the Dominic Cummings saga, with the pair later confirming they don't want to get involved in..
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Boris Johnson said from Monday groups of up to six people can meet in private gardens "provided those from different households continue to stick to social distancing rules" by staying two metres..
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that all five tests required for the next phase of lockdown easing to begin have been met at today's Downing Street press briefing. Report by Connerv. Like us..
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that in order to avoid a future pandemic, countries must 'work together across borders' in their efforts to defeat Covid-19.
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The Prime Minister answered questions about Dominic Cummings, lockdown rules and coronavirus testing capabilities as he answered questions from the Commons Liaison Committee.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for travelling during..
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Britain to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for traveling during the..
Boris Johnson said the UK did not learn the lessons of past pandemics in developing sufficient capacity for testing and tracing. The Prime Minister said it was a “brutal reality” when responding to..
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been grilled by the Commons Liaison Committee today on his chief adviser Dominic Cummings, who allegedly breached lockdown rules last month. Report by Connerv. Like us..
Boris Johnson and Labour's Yvette Cooper clash during the Liaison Committee hearing looking into the Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham.
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Boris Johnson rejected calls for Dominic Cummings to face an inquiry over his actions during the coronavirus lockdown. The Prime Minister told the House of Commons Liaison Committee: “Quite frankly..
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide, Dominic Cummings, is refusing to apologize or resign over accusations he breached lockdown efforts by driving 250 miles to his parents' property. Protesters..
Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser over a trip to Durham during lockdown, and announced the phased reopening of retailers from June 1 during Bank Holiday Monday's coronavirus daily..
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he does regret the pain caused by Dominic Cummings' decision to break lockdown restrictions and travel to County Durham.
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Boris Johnson announced outdoor retail and car showrooms will be allowed to reopen form June 1st. the Prime Minister added that the government will have the power to enforce new covid measures put in..
Boris Johnson has said he regrets the confusion, anger and pain caused by Dominic Cummings actions. The Prime Minister reiterated he did not know that his advisor was planning to travel across the..
Both the prime minister and his chief adviser appear to realise that public opinion is turning against them, and that they need to salvage what they can of their reputations Independent - Published
A petition calling for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide to be sacked after he took a long-distance journey during the country's coronavirus lockdown has been signed by more than one.. Reuters - Published
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that China's plan to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong would undermine the territory's autonomy. Reuters - Published
Britain has urged China to reconsider imposing a new security law on Hong Kong and hopes Beijing is listening, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday. Reuters - Published
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, is considering quitting later this year, the Daily Mail newspaper reported. Reuters - Published
The coronavirus lockdown will ease next week for most of Britain's population, Boris Johnson announced on Thursday, as a row persisted over the prime minister's closest adviser taking a long-distance.. Reuters - Published
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday the conditions had been met to slightly relax the coronavirus lockdown in England from June 1. Below are details. Reuters - Published
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said people in England could have barbecues under the slightly relaxed lockdown conditions he announced on Thursday. Reuters - Published
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tried to stop his top medical and scientific advisors from answering reporters' questions about the behaviour of chief political advisor Dominic Cummings, saying.. Reuters - Published
Boris Johnson has gagged his medical experts to prevent them revealing whether they believe Dominic Cummings' lockdown-breach has damaged the fight against coronavirus. Independent - Published
Groups of up to 6 people will be able to meet outside in England from Monday if they maintain social distancing, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday as he confirmed that tests had.. Reuters - Published
People will be able to meet with up to six friends and family members in gardens and other private outdoor spaces in England from next week, Boris Johnson has said. Independent - Published
Britain's government is deeply concerned about China's legislation on national security for Hong Kong, which risks undermining the principle of one nation, two systems, a spokesman for Prime Minister.. Reuters - Published
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out the next steps on easing Britain's coronavirus lockdown on Thursday, describing what will be possible from June 1, his spokesman said. Reuters - Published
Police said on Thursday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings may have breached coronavirus lockdown rules by driving 26 miles to a castle with his wife and son. Reuters - Published
British police said Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings did breach the coronavirus lockdown but that it was minor and so they will take no further action, the Telegraph.. Reuters - Published
PM and health secretary cite lack of test capacity as reason for abandoning contact-tracing in March – despite allegedly developing test by 10 January Independent - Published
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance.. Reuters - Published
The prime minister has decreed the public are sick of 'politicians squabbling', when what they're really sick of is his chief aide not being sacked Independent - Published
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he wanted coronavirus test results to be returned within 24 hours as his government prepares to launch a new tracing system to try to contain the.. Reuters - Published
A COVID-19 test and trace service will launch in England on Thursday to help the loosening of lockdown measures, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. Reuters - Published
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for taking a.. Reuters - Published
Boris Johnson has refused four times to say whether infected parents in the same situation as Dominic Cummings should stay at home – or leave to ensure childcare. Independent - Published
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday it was time for Britain to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser Dominic Cummings was accused of.. Reuters - Published
Tracers will hunt down anyone who has been within two metres of an infected person for more than 15 minutes without protective equipment Independent - Published
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes the main decisions on Brexit policy and his senior advisor Dominic Cummings does not give instructions on negotiations with the European Union, the UK's chief.. Reuters - Published
Britain is in close contact with the United States in the run-up to the G7 summit and is looking at what is being proposed, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published
Britain's government hopes it will get the go-ahead from scientists to proceed with the return of some pupils to schools on June 1 and be able to work on ways to increase social contact, Prime Minister.. Reuters - Published
Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take part in a summit on the coronavirus vaccine, but no decision has been made yet on.. Reuters - Published
'Super-group' of select committee chairs will cross-examine prime minister for 90 minutes – and Dominic Cummings saga will be discussed Independent - Published
A British minister said on Wednesday that it was time to "move on" after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser provoked outrage and widespread scorn by making a 400 km (250 mile) road trip.. Reuters - Published
The British government said on Wednesday that it was time to move on after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser provoked outrage and widespread scorn by making a 400 km (250 mile) road trip.. Reuters - Published
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