Category: Boris Johnson

Tory Backbencher Tom Tugendhat Launches Bid to Succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Tom Tugendhat, a backbench Conservative MP who chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee in the House of Commons, has thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Boris Johnson as party leader and prime minister. Tugendhat was the first contender to launch a leadership bid after Johnson announced his resignation as Tory party leader on July…


UK’s ‘Most Consequential PM’ Since Thatcher: Former Australian High Commissioner on Johnson

George Brandis, Australia’s former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, has called Boris Johnson the most consequential prime minister of the UK since Margaret Thatcher. The former attorney-general’s comments come after Johnson announced he would be stepping down as prime minister following the resignation of 55 Conservative Party MPs from the ministry. Brandis Q.C., now-professor…


Capitol Report (July 7): Recession Looms With More Job Cuts Coming; FBI Warns of Massive Threat

Unemployment is ticking up—now at a 6-month high. A new report shows that job cuts are looming as employers trying to cut costs buckle down for a possible recession. In a rare joint statement, FBI head Christopher Wray stands with a top UK intelligence officer to give a warning about the biggest threat to America…


Scandal Trumps Boris Johnson’s Triumphs

Commentary As I’m writing from the United Kingdom for the next couple of weeks, I thought I would offer a take on Boris Johnson’s resignation that involves one huge missed opportunity and one indefensible decision. On the one hand, we’ll touch on how he fed the left-wing British media a juicy scandal via his own…


What’s Next for UK Economy?; What’s Next for UK Economy?; FBI Chief Warns About CCP’s ‘Massive’ Threat | NTD Business | NTD Business

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns; what’s next for the country’s economy? We look at some key issues. President Joe Biden is planning to use taxpayer funds to bail out union pensions. What does it mean, and will it work? Billionaire Elon Musk comments on having twins with a top employee, saying he’s trying to…


What’s Next for UK Economy?; FBI Chief Warns About CCP’s ‘Massive’ Threat | NTD Business

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns; what’s next for the country’s economy? We look at some key issues. President Joe Biden is planning to use taxpayer funds to bail out union pensions. What does it mean, and will it work? Billionaire Elon Musk comments on having twins with a top employee, saying he’s trying to…


Ousting of UK PM Boris Johnson Won’t Affect Ties With Canada, Trade Talks

OTTAWA—The Canadian government says it is business as usual with the UK despite the dramatic ousting of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson by his party. Global Affairs Canada and the Department for International Trade signalled Thursday that the relationship with the UK will remain strong and that the toppling of Britain’s prime minister will not…


Another Lockdowner Bites the Dust

News analysis Governments of the world today are among the least popular institutions on the planet. There are a few possible exceptions such as Sweden, Florida, and South Dakota, places with leadership that chose not to bludgeon its people in the name of virus control. Among all the rest, we see instability and public opposition…


‘Unwise’ and ‘Unsustainable’ for Boris Johnson to Remain PM Till Autumn: Ex-PM John Major

It would be “unwise” and “unsustainable” for Boris Johnson to remain as prime minister while a Conservative Party elects a new leader, former Prime Minister Sir John Major has warned. Johnson announced his resignation as Tory party leader on July 7, triggering a leadership contest. But he insisted he will remain as prime minister until…


Who Could Replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister?

Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as leader of the UK’s ruling Conservative Party. There will now begin a leadership contest for a new Conservative leader, who will become Britain’s next prime minister. Here are some of the potential frontrunners to replace Johnson as prime minister. Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak served as chancellor of the…