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Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson is a British conservative politician. He became the prime minister of the United Kingdom in July 2019. He served as the mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. He previously served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Henley from 2001 to 2008 and is serving as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015. He also served as foreign secretary from 2016 to 2018. A member of the ‘Conservative Party,’ Johnson is also a popular historian and journalist. Born in New York City to English parents, he returned to the United Kingdom during his early childhood. His parents valued high-achievers and the young boy was raised to be competitive from a young age. A good student, he was awarded a ‘King's Scholarship’ to study at the prestigious ‘Eton College’ following which he studied Classics at ‘Balliol College,’ Oxford. He began his career as a journalist with ‘The Times’ and found considerable success in this profession. He went on to work as the editor of ‘The Spectator’ from 1999 to 2005. Along with journalism, he was also deeply interested in politics and was elected to the House of Commons as MP for Henley in 2001. He went on to serve on the opposition frontbench, first as Shadow Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, and then for Higher Education. He is considered a controversial figure in British politics due to his enigmatic personality. Johnson has his own share of supporters and detractors in the world of politics.
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Born
June 19, 1964
Birth Place
Upper East Side, New York, United States
Nationality
American, British
Sun Sign
Gemini
Also Known As
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson
Famous As
British Prime Minister
Height
5'9" (175 cm)
Residence
10_Downing_Street
Education
Balliol College, Oxford
Political Ideology
Political party - Conservative
Partner
Carrie Symonds (2018–)
Father
Stanley Johnson
Mother
Charlotte Johnson Wahl
Spouse(s)
Allegra Mostyn-Owen (m. 1987–1993), Marina Wheeler (m. 1993–2020)
Siblings
Jo Johnson, Leo Johnson, Rachel Johnson
Children
Cassia Peaches Johnson, Lara Lettice Johnson, Milo Arthur Johnson, Theodore Apollo Johnson
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Boris Johnson discussed Russia's blockade of Odesa with Ukraine's Zelenskiy

May 22 (Reuters) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Russia's blockade of Ukraine's shipping port Odesa, a Downing Street spokesperson said. Johnson resolved to redouble efforts to provide vital food and humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine and ensure the country...
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Cost of living: No option is off the table, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says "no option is off the table" to tackle rising living costs as pressure grows to impose a windfall tax on oil and gas firms. The policy, as proposed by opposition parties, would see a one-off levy on company profits, with proceeds used to support hard-hit households facing surging bills.
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Boris Johnson news – live: Downing Street instigated Sue Gray meeting, No10 admits

A Downing Street official instigated the controversial meeting between Partygate author Sue Gray and Boris Johnson, No10 has admitted.At the weekend, Downing Street sources suggested that the senior civil servant had asked to see the prime minister to discuss the timing of the Partygate report, prompting Mr Johnson’s “allies” to accuse accused Ms Gray of playing politics.But Mr Johnson’s official spokesperson said today that the idea of the meeting was first raised by a No10 official who suggested it could be useful to Ms Gray’s team. Ms Gray followed up the suggestion and they met in early May.Mr Johnson...
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UK’s Boris Johnson awaits judgment of ‘partygate’ report

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been shadowed by career-threatening scandal for months — but so far he has escaped unscathed. This week he faces one more threat to his political future: a comprehensive report into lockdown-breaching parties in government offices that is expected to be published within days.
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Boris Johnson talks Ukraine, trade deal with new Australian prime minister

LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed with his newly-elected Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese that the Ukrainian war must not encourage other countries to undermine global stability, Johnson's spokesperson said on Monday. "The leaders agreed that it was important that the war in Ukraine did not...
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Boris Johnson meets Ukrainian children after praising their country’s resilience

Boris Johnson chatted to two Ukrainian schoolchildren after writing to the war-torn nation’s youngsters to praise them for their “strong and dignified” response to Russia’s invasion.The Prime Minister sat next to seven-year-olds Bohdan and Liza, who have left Ukraine and found refuge in south-east London, during a science class at their primary school.In his open letter, the Prime Minister commended the children of Ukraine for holding their heads high in the “toughest of times” and reassuring them they are not alone.To all the children of Ukraine: You are not alone. We stand with you. pic.twitter.com/aFzLK2gJu7— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) May 23, 2022The...
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The Independent

Boris Johnson promises cost of living help but says he’s ‘not attracted’ by new taxes

Boris Johnson has promised more help is to come for the rising cost of living, but insisted he was “not attracted” by the idea of new taxes to combat the crisis. The prime minister said the government would “put our arms around people” but he declined to spell out exactly what support might be offered, or when.“No option is off the table, let's be clear on that,” Mr Johnson said. “We've got to do what we can - and we will - to look after people through the current pressures.”Click here to sign up for our newsletters. Read More The Manchester Arena bombing: Five years onMinister refuses to say who called Boris Johnson meeting with Sue GrayThis is how the Tories have told us to be better poor people
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Sue Gray Partygate meeting with Boris Johnson instigated by Downing Street official, No 10 admits

A controversial meeting between Boris Johnson and Partygate report author Sue Gray was instigated by a Downing Street official, No 10 has admitted.The secret meeting sparked a furious row over the weekend, as Downing Street sources insisted that the senior civil servant requested to see the prime minister to discuss the timing of publication, amid claims that close Johnson allies are accusing her of “playing politics” with the report.But Mr Johnson’s official spokesperson today said that the idea of a meeting was first raised by a senior No 10 official, who suggested to Ms Gray’s team that it would...
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Boris Johnson would have been ‘churlish’ to decline Sue Gray’s invite – minister

Sue Gray invited Boris Johnson to a controversial meeting as she prepared to publish her partygate inquiry and it would have been “churlish” to decline the request, a minister has said.Simon Clarke, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, insisted the integrity of the Cabinet Office inquiry into lockdown breaches in Downing Street had not been damaged by the meeting.He also defended Ms Gray from claims attributed to allies of the Prime Minister that she has been “playing politics” ahead of its publication, expected in the coming days.Mr Johnson is facing calls to explain why he held a secret meeting with...
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