Boris Johnson

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2019

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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2019. He was Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from 2016 to 2018 and Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. Johnson has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 and was previously MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008.

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Boris Johnson Hit with Another Tory MP Scandal Boris Johnson’s deputy chief whip has resigned from the government, after allegations that he groped two men at a private members’ club. In his resignation letter, Chris Pincher told the Prime.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:52Published 6 hours ago

Jacinda Ardern joins Boris Johnson at Downing Street New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with Boris Johnson to discuss the invasion in Ukraine and an extension to the Youth Mobility Scheme. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:10Published 9 hours ago

PM: UK to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030 Boris Johnson has said the UK will spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by the end of this decade. Speaking at the NATO conference in Madrid, the Prime Minister said: "We need to invest for the long-term in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:20Published 1 day ago

PM welcomes Sweden and Finland to NATO Boris Johnson has met with Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish president Sauli Niinistö on day two of the NATO Summit in Madrid. Sweden and Finland have been formally invited by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published 2 days ago

Boris Johnson meets Dutch PM Mark Rutte Prime Minister Boris Johnson has met with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte at the NATO Summit in Madrid. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:20Published 2 days ago

Dominic Raab’s bizarre wink at Angela Rayner at PMQs Dominic Raab appeared to wink across the despatch box at Angela Rayner in the Commons on Wednesday, just before he criticised the Labour MP of being “a champagne socialist”. The deputy prime.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:18Published 2 days ago

PM meets Turkish president Erdoğan at NATO Summit Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on day two of the NATO summit in Madrid. The Turkish president has U-turned on his opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, paving the way.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:11Published 2 days ago

Ian Blackford makes case for Scottish independence at PMQs The SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford has made the case for Scottish independence in the Commons the day after Nicola Sturgeon set the date of 19th October 2023 for a second referendum on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:10Published 2 days ago

PM stands between Biden and Erdoğan for NATO photo Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins other NATO member leaders for a family photo on the second day of the summit in Madrid. Leaders were greeted in turn by NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:58Published 2 days ago

NATO: PM welcomes Turkey’s U-turn on Sweden and Finland Boris Johnson has arrived for day two of the NATO Summit in Madrid where he will hold talks with other world leaders. The prime minister welcomed Turkey’s decision to now back Sweden and Finland’s.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:15Published 2 days ago

Ben Wallace calls for greater defence spending from 2024 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has called for greater government spending on defence from 2024 to “meet the threat” posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both the defence secretary and prime.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published 2 days ago

Boris Johnson meets Australian PM at NATO Summit Prime Minister Boris Johnson has met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the NATO Summit in Madrid. Australia is participating in the summit as the largest non-NATO contributor. The two.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:30Published 3 days ago

How can Sturgeon get Scottish independence? Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to press ahead with her plans for a second independence referendum in Scotland - with or without Boris Johnson’s agreement. She has even set a target date of 19 October 2023.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:41Published 3 days ago

PM arrives in Spain for Nato summit Prime Minister Boris Johnson has arrived in Madrid for the Nato summit. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published 3 days ago

PM: Russia's attack on shopping centre is utter barbarism Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described Russia's attack on a shopping centre as "utter barbarism" adding G7 leaders were shocked at what Vladimir Putin is capable of. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:20Published 3 days ago

PM questioned on reports of Tory defectors Prime Minister Boris Johnson was questioned on reports of disgruntled Conservative MPs considering defecting to the Labour Party. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 3 days ago

PM: UK is stronger together with Scotland Boris Johnson says the government believes its plan to rebuild the economy works better together as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sets out her plans for a second referendum on Scottish independence... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published 3 days ago

PM joins G7 leaders for roundtable meeting Prime Minister Boris Johnson has joined the leaders of the US, France, Germany and Italy for a final roundtable talk at the G7 summit in Germany. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 3 days ago

Boris Johnson meets Japan's PM at G7 Boris Johnson has met with the Japanese prime minister, Fumio Kishida, at the G7 summit in Germany. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:56Published 3 days ago

PM insists G7 leaders remain united in support for Ukraine Boris Johnson says G7 leaders remain united in their support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing offensive on its territory. Speaking at the G7 summit in Germany, the prime minister says: "What.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 4 days ago

PM appeals to EU for 'flexibility' over NI Protocol Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he remains "optimistic" that the government can solve the problems around the Northern Ireland Protocol, appealing for the EU negotiators to show "flexibility". MPs.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published 5 days ago

Boris Johnson says he wants to 'continue' as PM Speaking to ITV News, Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he plans to 'continue' as PM despite his party's defeat in two by-elections - dismissing the suggestion that last week's results were a source of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published 5 days ago

Boris Johnson refuses to answer questions on treehouse In an interview with ITV News, Boris Johnson has refused to comment on allegations he planned to build a £150,000 treehouse for his son at the Prime Minister’s Chequers estate. Report by ETEMADIL... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:45Published 5 days ago

G7 leaders meet in Germany to discuss Ukraine Boris Johnson, Joe Biden and other G7 leaders have met in Germany to discuss the issue of Ukraine. Report by ETEMADIL. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published 5 days ago

Leaders arrive for G7 summit in Germany Boris Johnson is among the leaders to arrive in Bavaria, Germany for the G7 summit hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Report by ETEMADIL. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:24Published 5 days ago

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Haka performance in Downing Street as Johnson welcomes New Zealand prime minister Boris Johnson enjoyed a traditional haka performance in the Downing Street garden when he welcomed his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern. Sky News - Published 5 hours ago
'No way he can keep whip': Johnson under pressure over 'drunken groping' claims against Tory MP Boris Johnson is facing mounting pressure over groping claims against a Conservative whip, as two senior female MPs demand a "zero tolerance" approach to sexual misconduct in the party. Sky News - Published 8 hours ago
Boris Johnson rejects calling snap election after fuelling speculation Boris Johnson has rejected calling a snap election after fuelling speculation he could go to the country early. Sky News - Published 9 hours ago

Tory whip resigns after 'drinking too much' and 'embarrassing myself' on night out Boris Johnson's deputy chief whip has resigned after drinking "far too much" and "embarrassing myself and other people" on a night out. Sky News - Published 1 day ago
UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 as NATO chief says alliance must stand up to Putin The UK government will spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Boris Johnson has announced, as NATO's secretary general warned that the alliance must stand up to Vladimir Putin. Sky News - Published 1 day ago
EU chief tells UK it's time to get Brexit done in latest salvo over Northern Ireland Protocol European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic said it was "high time we got Brexit done" as he fired the latest salvo against Boris Johnson's government over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sky News - Published 2 days ago

Probe into whether Boris Johnson misled parliament over partygate begins with call for evidence The investigation into whether Boris Johnson deliberately misled parliament over the partygate scandal has begun with a call for evidence - and individuals will be allowed to contribute to the inquiry.. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
PM calls on NATO members to 'dig deep' and warns Putin alliance is becoming more dominant Boris Johnson is expected to tell NATO members to "dig deep" and prepare for a more dangerous decade with increased threats. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Boris Johnson says NATO members will need to 'dig deep' and prepare for a more dangerous decade Boris Johnson is expected to tell NATO members to "dig deep" and prepare for a more dangerous decade with increased threats. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Boris Johnson calls questions over his leadership 'political commentary' Boris Johnson has called questions over his leadership "political commentary" as rumours mount that a few of his own MPs are considering defecting to the Labour Party. Sky News - Published 3 days ago

May attacks Johnson's 'illegal' plan to ditch parts of Brexit deal - and makes pointed remark about his future as PM Boris Johnson's legislation to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol has cleared its first Commons hurdle. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
PM: Plans to override parts of Northern Ireland Protocol could become law 'fairly rapidly' Government plans allowing ministers powers to override parts of the post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland could become law "fairly rapidly", Boris Johnson has suggested. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
PM not worried by reports Tory MPs could be plotting to oust him Boris Johnson has said he is not worried Conservative MPs could be plotting to remove him while he is out of the UK at the G7 summit. Sky News - Published 5 days ago	PM still has the support of Cabinet despite Dowden's resignation, minister says Boris Johnson still has the support of his Cabinet despite one of his top team resigning last week, George Eustice has said. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
G7 leaders show united front against Russia as Johnson jokes about group being 'tougher' than Putin Western leaders appeared relaxed as they started their three-day G7 summit in Germany, with Boris Johnson joking about the group being "tougher" than Vladimir Putin, while also showing a united front.. Sky News - Published 5 days ago	Boris Johnson 'right person' to lead Tories into next general election, minister says Boris Johnson is capable of winning the next general election, a cabinet colleague has insisted, as he said the ability to look forward is a good thing after the prime minister said he was eyeing a.. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Boris Johnson confident of winning second term as PM - and eyeing up third Boris Johnson wants to serve a third term as prime minister despite a bruising week in which the Conservatives suffered two by-election defeats. Sky News - Published 6 days ago	By-election defeats and Tory turmoil - none of it seems to bother a prime minister on the ropes Two by-election defeats, the resignation of his party chairman with the parting shot that Conservative grassroots "deserve better than this", and his colleagues back home openly discussing how to.. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Voters fed up of hearing how I 'stuffed up' PM says as he plays down by-election defeats Boris Johnson has said voters are fed up of hearing about things he had "stuffed up" as he played down a bruising double by-election defeat as a "safety valve". Sky News - Published 1 week ago	PM admits by-election defeats not 'brilliant' - but shrugs off potential Tory plot to replace him Boris Johnson has acknowledged that the government's defeat in two by-elections were not "brilliant results" - but insisted he was not worried about Conservative MPs plotting to replace him while he's.. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Boris Johnson's by-election losses will seep like poison slowly into the Tory bloodstream Boris Johnson's double by-election loss may well not trigger an immediate political reaction. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Double blow for Boris Johnson as Tories plunge to two by-election defeats Boris Johnson has suffered a double blow as the Tories crashed to two by-election defeats in his first test at the ballot box since a bruising no-confidence vote. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Voters to head to the polls in two crucial by-elections Voters will head to the polls this morning in two crucial by-elections that are seen as a key test for Boris Johnson's leadership. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	PM says critics of Rwanda deportation plan have 'condescending attitudes' towards African nation Boris Johnson has accused detractors of his Rwanda deportation policy of having "condescending attitudes" towards the African nation, as the prime minister said he hopes to use his visit to Kigali to.. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Boris Johnson to meet Prince Charles in Rwanda after reported criticism of 'appalling' asylum policy Boris Johnson will hold talks with Prince Charles in Rwanda after the heir to the throne reportedly criticised the government's policy of sending asylum seekers there as "appalling". Sky News - Published 1 week ago	'Attacks on Carrie are deeply unsavoury' says Dominic Raab following claims about jobs Dominic Raab has described criticism of Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie over claims he tried to help get top jobs for her as "deeply unsavoury". Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Commuters must 'stay the course' in face of 'unnecessary aggravation' of strikes, PM warns Commuters must be prepared to "stay the course" in the face of the "unnecessary aggravation" caused by rail strikes, Boris Johnson has warned. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	PM to condemn unions and call for 'sensible compromise' as rail strike chaos looms Boris Johnson will condemn unions for what is expected to be the biggest rail strike in three decades. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Labour bid to grant committee emergency powers after PM's ethics adviser quits Labour has launched a proposal to grant a cross-party select committee emergency powers if Boris Johnson fails to appoint a new ethics adviser. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	No 10 admits it spoke to The Times before Carrie Johnson story was pulled Downing Street has confirmed it was in conversation with The Times around the time the newspaper dropped a report claiming Boris Johnson tried to appoint his now wife to a government role when he was.. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Boris Johnson recovering after minor operation Boris Johnson is resting after undergoing a minor operation during which he was briefly under general anesthesia, Downing Street has said. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Shapps 'one out' on size of Tory mutiny that took backroom fixers by surprise Cabinet minister Grant Shapps has revealed he predicted to within one vote the scale of the recent revolt by Tory MPs against Boris Johnson. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
PM warns against 'Ukraine-fatigue' as he fends off claims surprise Kyiv trip designed to escape domestic woes Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned the world against letting "Ukraine-fatigue" set in as he returned from a surprise visit to the war-torn country. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	'They deserve to have it': PM says he hopes next year's Eurovision can be held in Ukraine Boris Johnson has said he hopes Ukraine will be able to host next year's Eurovision song contest, after the country was ruled out due to the war with Russia. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
PM didn't go to Kyiv so he could avoid bad reception from Northern MPs after partygate - defence sec Claims that Boris Johnson missed a conference of Northern MPs for a trip to Ukraine over fears of a bad reception after partygate have been dismissed as "conspiracy b******s". Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Lord Geidt gives more robust account of why he quit as Boris Johnson's ethics adviser Lord Geidt has gone into more detail about why he quit, giving a more robust account of why he resigned as Boris Johnson's ethics adviser. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
PM advised to ditch public focus on the red wall amid no-show at Doncaster summit It was meant to be a much-needed marriage counselling session between Boris Johnson and northern MPs, several of whom indicated they had no confidence in him less than a fortnight before. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Boris Johnson makes second surprise visit to Kyiv after pulling out of red wall summit Boris Johnson has made a second surprise visit to Kyiv for a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after pulling out of a major red wall conference in Doncaster at the last minute. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Boris Johnson pulls out of red wall summit at last minute Boris Johnson has pulled out of a major red wall conference with Tory MPs, councillors and business leaders in Doncaster. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Boris Johnson could free a British-Egyptian activist detained in Egypt, his family say The sister of a British-Egyptian activist being held in "inhumane" conditions as a political prisoner in Egypt has said Boris Johnson could secure his release. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Boris Johnson's plan to overhaul Brexit agreement is 'politically driven', says EU Commission President Boris Johnson's plan to unilaterally overhaul parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol is "politically driven", the vice president of the European Commission has suggested. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	PM's ethics adviser quit after being put in 'impossible and odious position' Boris Johnson's ethics adviser told the prime minister he was quitting after being placed in an "impossible and odious position". Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
'Not clear' why PM's ethics adviser Lord Geidt quit, says Dominic Raab Dominic Raab has said he does not know why Boris Johnson's ethics adviser quit - as Number 10 came under pressure to explain what was behind the decision. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Brussels hands UK two month court ultimatum after 'illegal' Northern Ireland protocol move The EU has given Britain a two-month deadline to respond to legal action as it responded to Boris Johnson's plan to tear up the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Majority of Northern Ireland assembly members say they reject 'reckless' protocol legislation Boris Johnson has been told that the majority of Northern Ireland assembly members reject the government's "reckless new protocol legislation". Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2019

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Commuters must 'stay the course' in face of 'unnecessary aggravation' of strikes, PM warns

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No 10 admits it spoke to The Times before Carrie Johnson story was pulled

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