Category: Boris Johnson

Johnson Urged to Step Down Immediately as He Vows to Stay as Interim Premier

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under pressure to vacate Downing Street immediately as he resigned from the UK’s top office on Thursday. Announcing his resignation in front of Number 10 Downing Street at 12:30 p.m. local time, Johnson vowed to stay in office until a new Conservative party leader is elected, as resigning prime…


Boris Johnson Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson has finally announced he is stepping down as prime minister after the resignation of more than 50 government ministers, including a Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, whose successor Nadhim Zahawi, then called for his boss to “do the right thing and go.” Johnson, standing at a podium in Downing Street with his…


UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Resign; Virginia Police Prevent Possible July 4 Shooting

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is stepping down. Johnson was facing pressure from members of his own party to resign after a series of allegations came to light. Police in Virginia prevented a possible shooting on the fourth of July. Thanks to a tip from what they call a hero citizen. Over 400 fugitives are…


Johnson to Address Nation After Reports He Will Resign

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address the nation on Thursday, Downing Street confirmed, amid reports he will resign. It comes as more than 53 government ministers and ministerial aides quit over Johnson’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations against a former deputy chief whip. A Downing Street spokesman said Johnson “will make a statement to…


More UK Ministers Resign as Johnson Clings to Premiership

At least 35 British Cabinet ministers and ministerial aides tendered their resignations on Tuesday and Wednesday as Conservative MPs called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to go. The Whitehall exodus was triggered on Tuesday after the prime minister admitted that it was a “mistake” to keep Chris Pincher in government roles despite sexual misconduct allegations against…


Johnson Reshuffles Cabinet After Shock Resignations of Sunak and Javid

Nadhim Zahawi has become the UK’s new chancellor on Tuesday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced to reshuffle his cabinet. It follows the resignation of two secretaries of state and a flock of junior ministers after Johnson’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations against Chris Pincher tipped the scale against the prime minister. Sajid Javid…


UK Cabinet Ministers Quit as Boris Johnson Apologises Over Chris Pincher Appointment

British financial and health ministers quit on Tuesday, dealing a fresh blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership. It comes after Johnson admitted it was a “mistake” to keep Chris Pincher in government despite sexual misconduct allegations against him. Health Secretary Sajid Javid wrote on Twitter that he had tendered his resignation, saying it had been…


Troop Cuts Will Put British Army at ‘Breaking Point’: Former Army Chief

The UK government’s decision to go ahead with planned troop cuts despite the war in Ukraine is “madness” and will put the British Army at “breaking point,” a former army chief has warned. At the NATO summit in Madrid last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government will increasing its defence spending to 2.5…


New Zealand and UK PMs Strengthen Ties and Announce Working Holiday Visa Changes

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street on Friday to strengthen ties and promote common interests in the Indo-Pacific. The prime ministers agreed to improve trade and travel mobility through the recently settled free trade agreement (FTA) and changes to visa schemes for young people. “I am…


Boris Johnson Unaware of ‘Specific Allegations’ Against Former Tory Whip Chris Pincher: Minister

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not know “specific allegations” about Chris Pincher before appointing him deputy chief whip, a Cabinet minister has said after the MP was suspended over sexual misconduct allegations. Pincher, MP for Tamworth, resigned from the whips’ office on Thursday after The Sun reported that he had “groped” two male guests…