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Boris Johnson MP

Boris Johnson MP

Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip and Prime Minister

Liz Truss Is 'Shooting Herself In The Foot' With Short-Term Fossil Fuel Focus, Energy Experts Say
Economy
Liz Truss Is "Shooting Herself In The Foot" With Short-Term Fossil Fuel Focus, Energy Experts Say
Energy experts have warned that Liz Truss's major push on fossil fuel projects, including North Sea oil and gas and fracking, will fail to improve the UK's energy supplies during the winter months.
Here's What Happens To The Government Following The Death Of The Queen
Social affairs
Here's What Happens To The Government Following The Death Of The Queen
Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The UK will now enter a 10-day period of mourning in which Parliament and almost all government business will be paused.
Nadine Dorries Resigns As Culture Secretary Despite Offer To Stay In Post
Culture
Nadine Dorries Resigns As Culture Secretary Despite Offer To Stay In Post
Culture secretary Nadine Dorries has resigned from her role in government following Boris Johnson's departure, despite an offer from new Prime Minister Liz Truss to keep stay in the post.

Boris Johnson Pledges People Will Have The 'Cash They Need' To Beat Energy Crisis In Final Speech As PM
Political parties
Boris Johnson Pledges People Will Have The "Cash They Need" To Beat Energy Crisis In Final Speech As PM
Boris Johnson has made his final speech as prime minister from Downing Street before heading to Scotland to give his formal resignation to the Queen after Liz Truss was elected as the new Conservative leader.
Grassroots Tories Say Next PM Must Win Back Voters' 'Trust' After Johnson Scandals
Political parties
Grassroots Tories Say Next PM Must Win Back Voters' "Trust" After Johnson Scandals
The next prime minister must deliver a comprehensive plan to help people with rising energy prices “straight off the bat” if they are to have any hope of helping the Conservative Party recover their poll ratings after almost 12 months of scandals, grassroots members have warned.
Boris Johnson Leaves Behind A Complicated And Divisive Legacy
Political parties
Boris Johnson Leaves Behind A Complicated And Divisive Legacy
As Boris Johnson departs Downing Street, many want to remember him as the Prime Minister who delivered on Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine. But, while he had some success on these “big ticket” items, his enduring legacy is more complicated and tainted by scandal.
Liz Truss Doubles Down On Tax Cuts Plan To Ease Cost-Of-Living Crisis
Economy
Liz Truss Doubles Down On Tax Cuts Plan To Ease Cost-Of-Living Crisis
Conservative leadership frontrunner Liz Truss has insisted she will push ahead with tax cuts, despite warnings it will do little to help the most vulnerable as the cost of living is expected to soar.
“Irresponsible” Delay To Cost-Of-Living Measures Could Cause Civil Unrest, Senior MP Tells Government
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“Irresponsible” Delay To Cost-Of-Living Measures Could Cause Civil Unrest, Senior MP Tells Government
Frustration is growing among MPs over the government's continued refusal to introduce urgent cost-of-living measures until the new Prime Minister is in place, despite escalating warnings on the severity of the crisis.
Boris Johnson Allies Insist They Warned Of Cost-Of-Living Deadlock As No 10 Resists Urgent Intervention
Economy
Boris Johnson Allies Insist They Warned Of Cost-Of-Living Deadlock As No 10 Resists Urgent Intervention
Boris Johnson's caretaker government is resisting growing pressure to take action on the cost-living crisis before his successor takes over in early September, but allies of the outgoing prime minister insist they warned his hands would be tied over new support this summer.
'No Plans' For New Cost-Of-Living Support Will Be Considered By Boris Johnson
Economy
"No Plans" For New Cost-Of-Living Support Will Be Considered By Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson will not look at creating additional support for households as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, with Downing Street insisting that it is a matter for the new prime minister in September.
Liz Truss Survives A Bumpy Week Riding Higher Than Ever In Tory Leadership Race
Political parties
Liz Truss Survives A Bumpy Week Riding Higher Than Ever In Tory Leadership Race
Liz Truss is still in a strong position to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister even after committing her first major campaign error this week.
Rishi Sunak's Bewildered Campaign Is Running Out Of Time To Turn Things Around
Political parties
Rishi Sunak's Bewildered Campaign Is Running Out Of Time To Turn Things Around
Just one of the twelve Tory leadership hustings has taken place but already the question being discussed within the party is whether Rishi Sunak's bid to succeed Boris Johnson is all but over.
Ben Wallace Takes Aim At Rishi Sunak Over Resignation As He Endorses Liz Truss
Political parties
Ben Wallace Takes Aim At Rishi Sunak Over Resignation As He Endorses Liz Truss
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has continued his attacks on Rishi Sunak's decision to resign from government after endorsing Liz Truss to be the next Tory leader and prime minister.
Tobias Ellwood Says Boris Johnson Has “More Chance Of Becoming A Bond Villain” Than NATO Chief
Defence
Tobias Ellwood Says Boris Johnson Has “More Chance Of Becoming A Bond Villain” Than NATO Chief
Defence select committee chair Tobias Ellwood has dismissed reports that Boris Johnson could become the Nato chief once he steps down as Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson Accused Of 'Deflecting Attention” From Meeting With Ex-KGB Agent
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Accused Of "Deflecting Attention” From Meeting With Ex-KGB Agent
A senior Labour MP has accused Boris Johnson of trying to “deflect attention” from his meeting with ex-KGB agent Alexander Lebedev without officials present when he was Foreign Secretary by highlighting connections other MPs have to his media mogul son.
The Chris Boardman Interview: Ending the culture war around cycling
Health
By James Wilmore
The Chris Boardman Interview: Ending the culture war around cycling
Three decades on from winning Olympic gold, cyclist Chris Boardman has a new national challenge – getting us out of our cars and onto our bikes.
Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss: Tory Party Braces Itself For A Bruising Six Weeks
Political parties
Rishi Sunak vs Liz Truss: Tory Party Braces Itself For A Bruising Six Weeks
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will spend the next six weeks battling it out to be the next Prime Minister, in a one-on-one contest that Tory figures fear could be so vicious that it inflicts yet more damage on the Conservative party brand.
The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson: Whitehall versus Westminster
Parliament
By David Howarth and Colin Talbot
The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson: Whitehall versus Westminster
At the heart of British government there is a paradox. Who rules, and with what authority? To which the answer has always been a both / and – Westminster and Whitehall.
Penny Mordaunt Accelerates Attacks On Liz Truss As Tory Leadership Contest Reaches Critical Vote
Political parties
Penny Mordaunt Accelerates Attacks On Liz Truss As Tory Leadership Contest Reaches Critical Vote
Penny Mordaunt's campaign to be the next prime minister has escalated attacks on Liz Truss as the pair battle it out in a volatile race to make it into the final two in the Conservative party leadership contest.
Tory Leadership Frontrunners Promise Top Northern Job Ahead Of Crunch Vote
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Tory Leadership Frontrunners Promise Top Northern Job Ahead Of Crunch Vote
The three remaining candidates in the Conservative leadership contest have promised MPs in the North that they would create more devolution and a new minister for the region as they try to shore up support ahead of the final parliamentary ballot.
Thomas Pope: The next prime minister must make Boris Johnson’s ambitions for levelling up a reality
Economy
By Thomas Pope
Thomas Pope: The next prime minister must make Boris Johnson’s ambitions for levelling up a reality
The government’s flagship levelling up agenda has not featured prominently in the Conservative leadership contest so far. But the next prime minister will not be able to escape the political and policy reality that the United Kingdom’s longstanding regional gaps are at record highs.
Penny Mordaunt Is Confident She Can Win Over Tom Tugendhat Backers In Tory Leadership Crunch Vote
Political parties
Penny Mordaunt Is Confident She Can Win Over Tom Tugendhat Backers In Tory Leadership Crunch Vote
Tory leadership frontrunner Penny Mordaunt is confident that she will pick up a significant number of Tom Tugendhat backers when Tory MPs vote in a critical round of the leadership contest today, according to those running her campaign.
Lucy Powell interview: 'The Tories were found to be on the wrong side of modern Britain'
Culture
By Sienna Rodgers
Lucy Powell interview: 'The Tories were found to be on the wrong side of modern Britain'
Amid a Tory leadership race and a great British summer of sport, shadow digital, culture, media and sport secretary Lucy Powell talks to Sienna Rodgers about politics and play
Minister Defends Boris Johnson Missing Emergency Heatwave Meetings To Host A Party
Political parties
Minister Defends Boris Johnson Missing Emergency Heatwave Meetings To Host A Party
Kit Malthouse, the newly appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has defended Boris Johnson's decision to skip an emergency meeting addressing dangerously hot weather to host a party at his country retreat.
Liz Truss Is Scrambling To Charm The Tory Right And Beat Penny Mordaunt Onto Final Leadership Ballot
Political parties
Liz Truss Is Scrambling To Charm The Tory Right And Beat Penny Mordaunt Onto Final Leadership Ballot
Liz Truss faces one of the most important weeks of her life as she attempts to court enough Tory MPs from the right of the party to reach the final two in the race to succeed Boris Johnson.
King of Chaos: Prime Minister Boris Johnson's tenure and departure
Political parties
By Robert Hutton
King of Chaos: Prime Minister Boris Johnson's tenure and departure
“The Prime Minister said: ‘I am more frightened of you having the power to stop the chaos than I am of the chaos. The chaos means everyone will look to me as the man in charge.’” – Dominic Cummings, May 26, 2021
Gina Miller: Three years of lies, sleaze and chaos has eroded what little trust was left in British politics
Political parties
By Gina Miller
Gina Miller: Three years of lies, sleaze and chaos has eroded what little trust was left in British politics
Every prime minister wants to leave a legacy. The ego and ambition that drove them to No 10 also means that have the desire to make their mark on the world. Unfortunately, Boris Johnson’s legacy is a terrible one, his mark on history a scar.
Penny Mordaunt Says She Is The Tories' 'Best Shot' Of Winning The Next Election
Political parties
Penny Mordaunt Says She Is The Tories' "Best Shot" Of Winning The Next Election
Penny Mordaunt has launched her campaign to lead the Conservative party with a claim that she is the candidate who Keir Starmer's Labour "fears the most".
Rachel Maclean: It was a tough decision to resign but values, principles and integrity matter
Political parties
By Rachel Maclean MP
Rachel Maclean: It was a tough decision to resign but values, principles and integrity matter
Last week I took the difficult decision to resign from my role as minister for safeguarding. This decision was by no means one I took lightly, but I felt it was one I had to take.
Boris Johnson Accused Of “Running Scared” After Blocking Labour's No Confidence Debate
Political parties
Boris Johnson Accused Of “Running Scared” After Blocking Labour's No Confidence Debate
Boris Johnson has been heavily criticised for refusing to allow Parliamentary time for a vote of no confidence in his government to be debated tomorrow.
Sajid Javid Eliminated From Conservative Leadership Contest As Eight MPs Make It Onto Ballot
Political parties
Sajid Javid Eliminated From Conservative Leadership Contest As Eight MPs Make It Onto Ballot
Veteran Cabinet minister Sajid Javid has been eliminated from the race to replace Boris Johnson as Tory party leader and Prime Minister after failing to secure the support of 20 Conservative MPs.
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
Political parties
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
The race is on to find a replacement for Boris Johnson after he pledged to step down earlier this week — here are all the Conservative MPs who have made it to the first round of voting, and what their bid is to win support.
Robin Walker: Giving up my dream job was a wrench but the right thing to do
Education
By Robin Walker MP
Robin Walker: Giving up my dream job was a wrench but the right thing to do
When I made my maiden speech with schools as its central theme, little could I have realised that 12 years later, I would be agonising over whether to resign from my dream job of schools minister.
Rishi Sunak Pays Tribute To 'Remarkable' Boris Johnson At Leadership Campaign Launch
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Rishi Sunak Pays Tribute To "Remarkable" Boris Johnson At Leadership Campaign Launch
Tory leadership front runner Rishi Sunak launched his campaign on Tuesday with a tribute to the outgoing Boris Johnson, who he insisted had a "good heart" despite his flaws.
Lord Baker: Our next Prime Minister must show competence and integrity to overcome the challenges ahead
Political parties
By Lord Baker of Dorking
Lord Baker: Our next Prime Minister must show competence and integrity to overcome the challenges ahead
The next Prime Minister must make clear that the days of Boris Johnson are over - integrity has to return and competence shown.
Nicola Richards: why I'm backing Penny Mordaunt
Political parties
By Nicola Richards MP
Nicola Richards: why I'm backing Penny Mordaunt
A week’s a long time in politics? Try one hour. Events over the last couple of weeks have moved at an astonishing pace. Whatever colleagues think of recent developments in Westminster, I think the majority of us know that it’s time for a change at the top.