Climate concern doesn’t divide by income: politicians should stop portraying it as a “class war”
Right-wing interests present eco-anxiety as a middle-class issue, but lower income groups will suffer most from climate impacts.
ByBoris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, better known as “Boris Johnson”, is a British politician. He is a member of parliament, the former mayor of London, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom between July 2019 and September 2022, and the former leader of the Conservative Party. Johnson studied at Eton College and then read classics at Balliol College at the University of Oxford. He has also worked as a journalist with different publications, such as the Times, the Daily Telegraph and the Spectator. Find all our latest news, comment and analysis on the former prime minister here.
The UK-EU relationship is unravelling before Keir Starmer’s eyes – but still he ties himself in knots over Brexit
The latest Brexit talks raise the issue of Irish nationalism – which is especially divisive within Westminster, and above all…
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Will Boris Johnson wear a mask on Budget day?
Wearing a mask may not be necessary for a politician largely immunised against charges of hypocrisy.
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Boris Johnson’s “optimism” is a dangerous denial of reality
On Brexit and Covid-19, the Prime Minister’s positive thinking is an excuse for inaction in the face of grave problems.
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Does the UK government’s newly published net-zero strategy go far enough?
The bigger problem may come with the yawning silence around people’s personal lifestyles.
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Why the left should celebrate Boris Johnson’s clash with the Treasury
If the Prime Minister weakens the overmighty department he will be performing a great service for any future progressive administration.
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No matter who’s prime minister, the Treasury always wins
Boris Johnson’s “levelling-up” plans for the north are being stalled once again by a department determined not to spend money.
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Brexit isn’t done – and Boris Johnson can’t answer the Irish Question
No previous prime minister would have acted in such a shameful and destructive manner over Northern Ireland.
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How Dominic Cummings has given the EU the perfect excuse for Brexit rage
Cummings’s claim that Boris Johnson always intended to renege on the Northern Ireland protocol is timed to cause maximum damage.
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Why are the Tories still leading in the polls?
The Conservatives have been in power for 11 years. Why isn’t the country sick of them yet?
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How badly did Boris Johnson’s government handle the Covid-19 pandemic?
The UK government’s failure to contain coronavirus in the early days of the pandemic was “one of the most important…
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When will Boris Johnson call the next general election?
An early vote might look appealing, but there are reasons for Johnson’s team to be cautious about going to the…
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Keir Starmer’s conference speech polled better than Boris Johnson’s – but does it matter?
In focus groups shown the speeches, Starmer came out on top for content, agreeableness, and perceptions of competence.
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Boris Johnson is asking for trouble by promising a high-wage economy
Universal Credit cuts, tax rises and inflation could thwart the rising living standards the Prime Minister has pledged.
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The big problem with Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party conference speech
Will the Prime Minister come to regret framing the current labour shortages and expected cost of living crisis as a…
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Why uneasy Tories are still backing Boris Johnson
Support for the Prime Minister has never been higher within the Conservative Party, however shaky the ideological support for the…
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Tory members love Boris Johnson – but not Johnsonism
The party faithful were happier cheering the man than his mission.
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How dangerous are the tensions between Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak for the Conservatives?
The differences between the Prime Minister and his Chancellor are benefiting the Tories. But it’s naive to think that will…
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How Boris Johnson has perfected the art of blaming the public
It’s a sign that something has gone very wrong when public servants decide it is our fault if they fail…
ByIs Boris Johnson doing enough to tackle climate change?
The UK hosts a global conference on climate change, but it remains to be seen if they will lead by…