Rishi Sunak’s slow support of the PM shows naked ambition
If Boris Johnson does survive, Sunak’s continued presence in the Treasury – and perhaps in the cabinet – will pose…
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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, better known as “Boris Johnson”, is a British politician. He is the former mayor of London and 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.
Why hasn’t the Metropolitan Police brought Boris Johnson in for questioning?
Scotland Yard is being sued over “politically driven” decision not to investigate claims of a Christmas party at No 10.
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It’s hard for Rishi Sunak to distance himself from lockdown-breaking parties given he lived next door to No 10
Boris Johnson’s potential successors could also fall over “partygate”.
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Is this the end for Boris Johnson?
Three ways Boris Johnson’s premiership could end – and three scenarios that could see him cling on.
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Dishy Rishi ditches PM with dash to Devonshire countryside
Go to the most politically consequential PMQs of Boris Johnson’s premiership? No, thank you. Our nature-loving Chancellor travelled 225 miles to…
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Boris Johnson’s non-apology takes the public for fools
If the PM was really sorry, he would resign.
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Boris Johnson is determined to cling on – and what else we learned from PMQs
The silence of Conservative MPs spoke loudest of all during today’s remarkable exchanges.
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Commons Confidential: Will Sue Gray doom Boris Johnson?
Your weekly dose of gossip from around Westminster.
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Boris Johnson’s missing policy achievements make him more vulnerable
Unlike most weak prime ministers, Johnson doesn’t have a record of delivery to compensate.
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Who is Martin Reynolds? The No 10 official thrust into the spotlight
The man behind the now-notorious “bring your own booze” email has been described by Dominic Cummings as more influential than…
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Stop asking how Boris Johnson can continue as PM, start asking how he can be forced out
The Prime Minister is not subject to the usual laws of politics – “continuing” has been his default for months.
By The timing of the No 10 party leaking has been impeccable
Happy new year to the Downing Street leaker. Just when Boris Johnson thought claims of Covid-19 rule-breaking would die down,…
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Nigel Farage’s return could be deadly for Boris Johnson
The former Brexit Party leader is brilliant at exploiting discontent, and discontent with Johnson is now rife.
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I voted for this government, but it’s created a cost of living crisis
From housing to national insurance, the Conservatives are failing voters.
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Is Boris Johnson off the hook?
The biggest political risk for the government is that corrupt processes lead to poor outcomes.
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Is Jacob Rees-Mogg the best hope for the Conservative right?
Rees-Mogg’s call for the National Insurance tax rise to be scrapped is the latest symptom of Boris Johnson’s crumbling authority.
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Boris Johnson’s political position has stabilised – but it’s still precarious
The PM has been aided by voters’ anti-lockdown turn but the state of the NHS is an increasing political headache.
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Boris Johnson’s last chance
Criticised over the Downing Street flat refurbishment and lockdown-breaking parties, the PM is running out of time to turn his…
By Leader: The libertarian delusion
Far from being a vote for a smaller state, Brexit was, if anything, a vote for a larger one.
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Why Boris Johnson has nothing new to offer on Omicron
The Prime Minister’s political weakness and the lack of time to halt the wave means any new restrictions would be…
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