[255] In 2012, he banned London buses from displaying the adverts of Core Issues Trust, a Christian group, which compared homosexuality to an illness. [74] In 1986, Johnson ran successfully for president,[75] but his term was not particularly distinguished or memorable[76] and questions were raised regarding his competence and seriousness. I had heard of Boris Johnson's ancestry, but you have painted such a comprehensive . [826] They reached a financial settlement in February 2020,[827] and the divorce was finalised by November 2020. explored the German origins of his middle name Pfeffel. ", "David Cameron, Boris Johnson and the 'populist hypothesis' in the British Conservative Party", "Who is Boris Johnson, Britain's new prime minister? [35] Having few or no friends other than their siblings, the children became very close. [30] There, Johnson gained his first experiences of fox hunting. [174] In his Shadow Cabinet reshuffle of May 2004, Howard appointed Johnson to the position of shadow arts minister. We must keep our promises to the British people and deliver Brexit no ifs, no buts, and no second referendum", "Britain's Boris Johnson Appeals To EU To Drop 'Irish Backstop' Demand", "Johnson says Britain will not pay Brussels for no-deal Brexit", "Boris Johnson declares unionist views on trip to Northern Ireland", "Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge plans 'put to bed', "Don't fall for Boris Johnson's big lie about the Internal Market Bill and its effect on devolution", "17 Things We Now Know About Boris Johnson, And His Worthiness, Or Not, To Be PM ", "Who is Boris Johnson, the man poised to be the next British leader? [274] Johnson's announcement was criticised by Labour for the perceived politicisation of this nominally independent panel, who asked whether the appointment of key Johnson allies to the panel "to dig dirt on Ken Livingstone" was "an appropriate use of public funds". [70], Johnson was popular and well known at Oxford. [215] Controversy erupted when he was questioned about his Daily Telegraph fee on BBC's HARDtalk; there, he referred to the 250,000 as "chicken feed", something that was widely condemned, given that this was roughly 10 times the average yearly wage for a British worker. [667] China accused the UK of interfering in its internal affairs. [243] As per his election pledge, he commissioned the development of the New Routemaster buses for central London. Ukrainian activist Daria Kaleniuk challenged Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a news conference in Warsaw on March 1, questioning the lack of NATO response. [29], In 1969, the family returned to England and settled into West Nethercote Farm, near Winsford in Somerset, Stanley's remote family home on Exmoor in the West Country. In some ways, I am a bit of a fan of the European Union. "[12] The campaign of Labour incumbent Ken Livingstone portrayed Johnson as an out-of-touch toff and bigot, citing racist and homophobic language used in his columns; Johnson responded these quotes had been taken out of context and were meant as satire. [383], In March 2018, Johnson apologised for his "inadvertent sexism" after being criticised for calling Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry as "Lady Nugee"; Thornberry was married to Christopher Nugee but did not use his surname. Johnson resented this, and ultimately did not pay a full fifth. Johnson intervened to allow her onto three trade mission trips. Max Hastings, London Evening Standard, [146], Following Michael Heseltine's retirement, Johnson decided to stand as Conservative candidate for Henley, a Conservative safe seat in Oxfordshire. [259][260][261] This earned Johnson great respect among Conservatives, who interpreted it as his first act of strength. [324][325] The Daily Telegraph called Gove's comments "the most spectacular political assassination in a generation". [102] Conrad Black, then proprietor of The Daily Telegraph, said Johnson "was such an effective correspondent for us in Brussels that he greatly influenced British opinion on this country's relations with Europe". Andrew Mitchell convinced Major not to veto Johnson's candidacy, but Johnson could not find a constituency. Boris Johnson, in full Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, (born June 19, 1964, New York City, New York, U.S.), American-born British journalist and Conservative Party politician who became prime minister of the United Kingdom in July 2019. [547][548] Angela Rayner, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, wrote to Lord Geidt asking for evidence of the lack of conflict of interest and said that it was "frankly scarcely believable" that Johnson did not know who was funding the refurbishments. [136] His editorship also drew criticism; some opined that under him The Spectator avoided serious issues,[137] while colleagues became annoyed that he was regularly absent from the office, meetings, and events. ", "UK commits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050", "Boris Johnson warns against 'napping' on climate change", "Could Scotland ever be 'the Saudi Arabia of renewables'? [821], Between 2000 and 2004, Johnson had an affair with Spectator columnist Petronella Wyatt when he was its editor, resulting in a terminated pregnancy and a miscarriage. He previously served as Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018 and as Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. [856], Johnson's mother is the granddaughter of Elias Avery Lowe, a palaeographer, who was a Russian Jewish immigrant to the US,[857] and Pennsylvania-born Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter, a translator of Thomas Mann. The judge ruled the public had a right to know about Johnson's "reckless" behaviour. He also claimed that he intended to stay as prime minister until the mid-2030s, although Number 10 later said that he had been joking. Johnson has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015, having previously been MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008. "[540][541], On 27 April Johnson asked the Cabinet Secretary, Simon Case, to hold a review about the refurbishment. Boris Johnson met troops at the Tapa military base in Estonia Following his speech, Mr Johnson was confronted by a Ukrainian who criticised Nato's response to the invasion, and asked why. Later, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and several other Conservative MPs expressed their agreement.[576][577]. [572], On 12 January 2022, Johnson apologised to MPs in the Commons for "attending an event in the Downing Street garden during the first lockdown",[573][574] stating he believed it was "a work event". This left the government without a working majority in the House of Commons. [362][363][364] In October 2017, he faced criticism for stating the Libyan city of Sirte could become an economic success like Dubai: "all they have to do is clear the dead bodies away". [438] Despite government opposition, the Benn Act, a bill to block a no-deal exit, passed the Commons on 4September 2019, causing Johnson to propose a general election on 15October. [739] It was reported in 2022 that Johnson was convinced of the scientific consensus on climate change following a briefing by the chief scientist of the Met Office in January 2020, and subsequently made the issue a priority for his government. The Libertines triad wouldn't be complete without their producer (and former member of the British punk band The Clash) Mick Jones. . Through his paternal grandmother, Prime Minister Johnson descends from many prominent figures, including many European Kings. [375], Johnson condemned the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar,[376] comparing the situation with the displacement of Palestinians in 1948. . [666], On 3June 2020, Johnson announced that if China were to continue pursuing the Hong Kong national security law, the UK would offer 350,000 Hong Kong residents who are British National (Overseas) passport holders, and 2.6million other eligible individuals, the chance to move to the UK, with the possibility of later applying for citizenship. [560] Paterson announced his resignation as an MP the same day. [495] Johnson left intensive care on 9April,[496] and left hospital three days later to recuperate at Chequers. [340] Johnson pledged to help Turkey join the EU and expressed support for Erdogan's government. [797] Johnson's weight has fluctuated throughout his career; he was considered obese in 2018 and overweight in 2020, and has spoken of making efforts to lose weight. [599] Johnson received criticism for the comment and his policy adviser, Munira Mirza, resigned three days later, saying in her resignation letter that Johnson had made "a scurrilous accusation" against Starmer. [692] On 14 February 2022, Johnson warned an invasion of Ukraine could take place within 48 hours. [783] Johnson's premiership has been described by historians as the most controversial and scandal-affected since that of David Lloyd George about a century earlier. Today I have asked @Jeremy_Hunt whether he will also commit to this date, no matter what. It was a wonderful time to be there. [492] On 5April, with his symptoms persisting, he was admitted to a hospital for tests. He married Marina Wheeler shortly after. [389] In June 2018, Johnson accused the UNHRC of focusing disproportionately on the IsraeliPalestinian conflict and Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. 10 staff intervened to stop Downing Street events", "Downing Street party: PM to face MPs following revelations", "Boris Johnson admits attending Downing Street party during lockdown", "Boris Johnson admits he attended lockdown-breaking party but claims he thought it was work event", "Boris Johnson faces calls to quit after lockdown party apology", "Boris Johnson: Senior Tories urge PM to quit after party apology", "Bury South MP Christian Wakeford resigns from Conservative to join Labour", "Boris Johnson: Tory MP defects as ex-minister tells Johnson to go", "The story behind David Davis's 'In the name of God, go' quote", "Police to investigate No 10 lockdown parties", "Sue Gray: No 10 pledges updated report after police inquiry finishes", "Crisis for Boris Johnson as four aides quit in one day", "Boris Johnson defies calls to quit after he and Rishi Sunak fined", "Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to be fined over lockdown parties", "Boris Johnson has cleared so many hurdles, but he may yet come a cropper", "Johnson accused of demeaning his office after new partygate claims", "Partygate: No easy return for Boris Johnson after Easter break", "Report of Boris Johnson pouring drinks 'implies he started lockdown party', "Boris Johnson: PM's response to party fine a joke, Starmer tells MPs", "Boris Johnson to be investigated for claims he misled Parliament about lockdown parties", "Election leaflets distance 'Local Conservatives' from Boris Johnson", "Tory council leaders point finger at Johnson after election losses blamed on Partygate", "Partygate: Boris Johnson urged to explain why fine did not breach ministerial code", "Boris Johnson to face no-confidence vote today as scores of Tory MPs call on him to go", "No evidence for Boris Johnson's claim about Keir Starmer and Jimmy Savile", "Boris Johnson's policy chief Munira Mirza resigns over PM's Savile remarks", "Boris Johnson tries to 'clarify' Jimmy Savile 'slur' against Sir Keir Starmer after days of criticism", "Keir Starmer: Two arrested after protesters surround Labour leader", "MPs blame Boris Johnson's 'poison' after protesters mob Keir Starmer", "Johnson will not apologise for Jimmy Savile remark, says minister", "Met investigates death threats against Keir Starmer in wake of Johnson's Savile slur", "What's happened to the 40 new hospitals pledge? In the name of God, go. [693] On 20 February 2022, Johnson warned that Russia is planning the "biggest war in Europe since 1945" as Putin intends to invade and encircle the capital of Kyiv. [737], In 2019 and 2020, Johnson expressed support for the UK to have "net-zero" greenhouse gas emissions by 2050[740] and spoke about increasing ambition for mitigating climate change through carbon capture and storage[741] and a renewable energy transition. She became prime minister the next day, after formally being appointed by Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle. [612] The result was described by Keir Starmer as the "beginning of the end" for Johnson's premiership. [545] During Prime Minister's Questions, the leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer, asked: "Who initially paid for the redecoration of his Downing Street flat? [341] Johnson supported the Saudi Arabianled intervention in Yemen and refused to block UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia,[342] stating there was no clear evidence of breaches of international humanitarian law by Saudi Arabia in the war in Yemen. [543][544] On the same day Johnson said that he had not broken any laws over the refurbishment and had met the requirements he was obliged to meet in full. Ideologically, Johnson has been described by himself and others as a "One-Nation Tory". [600] On 3 February, during an interview with Sky News, Johnson defended his comments, stating that in 2013, Starmer apologised because the CPS had not investigated Savile; however, Johnson then said: "I totally understand that he [Starmer] had nothing to do personally with those decisions". ", "Boris Johnson's first wife marries again", "Who is Boris Johnson's first wife, former Tatler cover girl Allegra Mostyn-Owen? [464] Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid resigned from the Cabinet after refusing a demand from Johnson and Dominic Cummings that he dismiss his advisers. "[410] On the campaign trail, Johnson warned of "catastrophic consequences for voter trust in politics" if the government pushed the EU for further delays. "[337] A senior official in Obama's government suggested Johnson's appointment would push the US further towards Germany at the expense of the Special Relationship with the UK. [696] He later announced the UK would phase out Russian oil by the end of 2022. Johnson, who has traveled to Kyiv twice to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said allowing Russia success in its invasion would set a dangerous precedent. "[320], Following the victory of the "Leave" campaign, Cameron resigned as Conservative leader and prime minister. [189][190], In 2009, Johnson fathered a daughter with Helen Macintyre, an arts consultant. [796] Johnson partakes in cycling, tennis and pilates, and was formerly an avid runner before having to give it up owing to knee problems. [440], In October 2019, following bilateral talks between Johnson and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar,[441] the UK and EU agreed to a revised deal, which replaced the backstop with a new Northern Ireland Protocol. Russia's Wagner mercenary group has boasted they have eradicated a Ukrainian military group called the 'Boris Johnson' Unit in the city of Bakhmut, which is currently under siege by Russian forces. [359][360] He said he was reminded of photos of Hiroshima after the atom bomb had landed on it. [147] The local Conservative branch selected him although it was split over Johnson's candidacy. Johnson said it was . Johnson's campaign emphasised the accusation that Livingstone was guilty of tax evasion, for which Livingstone called Johnson a "bare-faced liar". Johnson agreed to supply the information, although he expressed concern that he would be associated with the attack. They started in Sochi, fled to the Ottoman Empire once the Russian Empire took over Sochi then they fled to the UK once the Ottoman Empire started to collapse. Johnson, for all his gifts, is unlikely to grace any future Tory cabinet. BoJo. Symonds had worked for the Conservative party since 2009 and worked on Johnson's 2012 campaign to be re-elected as mayor. Ali Kemal was born in Constantinople (now Istanbul) in 1867 to a mother from Circassia (now. [731] Stuart Reid, Johnson's colleague at The Spectator, described the latter's views as being those of a "liberal libertarian". Pro bono publico, no bloody panic. [238] In November 2013, Johnson announced major changes to the operation of London Underground, including the extension of operating hours to run through the night at weekends. ", "Brexit: Boris Johnson fuels early election speculation as chancellor fast-tracks spending review", "Johnson's Spending Puts U.K. Parties on Alert for Snap Election", "Boris Johnson loses majority after Tory MP defects during speech", "Twenty-one Tory rebels lose party whip after backing bid to block no-deal Brexit", "PM's brother quits as Tory MP and minister", "Exclusive: Amber Rudd resigns from cabinet and quits Tories", "General Election 2019: What's behind the Conservative victory? [63] Matriculating at the university in late 1983,[64] he was one of a generation of Oxford undergraduates who were later to dominate British politics and media in the second decade of the 21st century; among them David Cameron, William Hague, Michael Gove, Jeremy Hunt and Nick Boles, who all went on to become senior Conservative Party politicians. [402] In August, the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACoBA) reported that this employment was a breach of the Ministerial Code. 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