Can the House of Lords survive Boris Johnson?
The former PM’s resignation honours will hand titles – and a lifelong presence in the legislature – to more of…
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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.
Munira Mirza: “The constant briefing at Westminster is corrosive”
Munira Mirza, once known as “Boris Johnson’s brain”, is a liberal contrarian whose views have been widely condemned. But in…
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Boris Johnson tries to upstage his latest replacement at Cop27
The former PM’s call at the conference to “incarnate the spirit of Glasgow” is an attempt to burnish his legacy.
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What did we do to deserve Matt Hancock?
This embodiment of the vacuous, self-serving modern politician is profiting from his notoriety.
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Oh Boris Johnson, how far you have fallen
The latest episode in the former PM’s insatiable quest for power takes him to a blockchain conference.
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After Liz Truss’s smartphone “hack”, will ministers finally take cybersecurity seriously?
Using personal devices for official business should be a breach of the ministerial code, says a security expert.
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Will Suella Braverman survive?
As new revelations emerge, Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure to sack the Home Secretary.
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Ruddy-faced Boris Johnson still harbours hope of a comeback
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Here’s some advice for Steve Barclay as Health Secretary
Steve Barclay takes over at a time of record-breaking waiting lists and major NHS reform.
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Will Liz Truss try to undermine Rishi Sunak from the backbenches?
In her final speech, the outgoing prime minister showed she remains a defiant ideologue, and sounded a warning over higher…
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“The Tories betrayed us”: Britain is ready for a general election
With the cost of living rising and levelling up a forgotten dream, people around the country feel frustrated and let…
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Rishi Sunak won’t be celebrating long if he becomes prime minister
The former chancellor will inherit an economy in crisis and enfeebled public services.
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Boris Johnson’s withdrawal from the leadership race leaves Rishi Sunak on the verge of power
Only Penny Mordaunt can theoretically prevent Sunak from entering No 10 this week.
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How to trigger a general election if Boris Johnson returns as prime minister
Labour and the Lib Dems should promise Tory rebels that they won’t stand against them if they vote for an…
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The return of Boris Johnson would be a disaster for the Tories
The scandals that left the front pages when Johnson departed for the back benches would resurface.
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The madness that has entered the Conservative soul started with Brexit
Liz Truss’s leadership was the product of a party that has become addicted to ideological fervour.
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Political friendship is a liability – just ask Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng
Cramming your cabinet full of chums is tempting but it is a trap.
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Boris Johnson’s path back to power is a treacherous one
Getting on the leadership ballot is a challenge for the former PM; seeing off the Labour threat could prove impossible.
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Who could replace Liz Truss as prime minister?
Could Boris Johnson make a comeback?
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Liz Truss’s resignation shows parliamentary democracy is working, not failing
Until we get our say in a general election, MPs are performing their constitutional duty to judge and penalise failure.
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