Category: Boris Johnson

UK Confirms 1st Death With Omicron COVID-19 Variant

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that at least one patient has been confirmed to have died with the Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, which causes the disease COVID-19. Speaking during a visit to a vaccination clinic in west London, Johnson said that Omicron “is producing hospitalisations” and “sadly…


UK Government Defends Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Quiz

The UK government has defended Boris Johnson after a photograph emerged of the prime minister taking part in a Christmas quiz last December when London was under COVID-19 restrictions. The Sunday Mirror published a picture of Johnson reportedly playing quiz master while flanked by two colleagues, one of whom is draped in tinsel and the…


Tory Backbenchers Plot Ousting Boris Johnson Amid Anger Over Partygate, Vaccine Passport

Some of the UK’s Conservative backbenchers have been talking about ousting Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a senior Tory said on Friday. Lord Gavin Barwell, former chief of staff under Theresa May, wrote on Twitter that Conservative MPs are angry with the prime minister because they “rightly” think many of the government’s problems “are self-inflicted and result from…


Mask Mandate Enforced in Most Indoor Settings in England

The UK government on Friday began enforcing a mask mandate in most indoor settings in England including cinemas, theatres, and churches in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. The measure is part of the “Plan B” the government had prepared to respond to a…


Pressure Mounts on UK’s Johnson as Senior Aide Reportedly Attended Rule-Breaking Party

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has come under increased pressure as his chief press officer is reported to have attended a lockdown-breaking Christmas party last year. Johnson has been attempting to move on from the crisis sparked by allegations that a Christmas party was held in Downing Street on Dec. 18, 2020, when indoor socialising…


UK’s Johnson Faces Fresh Questions Over Funding of Flat Renovation

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing fresh questions over the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat after a watchdog fined the ruling Conservative Party for failing to report relevant donations properly. Johnson came under pressure earlier this year to explain how the expensive refurbishment of the 11 Downing Street flat was paid for, after…


UK Conservative Party Admits Rule-Breaking Party Was Held in HQ Last Year

The UK’s ruling Conservative Party has admitted that an “unauthorised” gathering took place in the party’s headquarters in December last year when indoor socialising was banned under COVID-19 restrictions. The admission has further complicated Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s attempt to move on from the crisis sparked by allegations that a lockdown-breaking Christmas party was held…


Boris Johnson’s Spokeswoman Resigns Over No 10 Christmas Party Video

A senior aide to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has quit over a leaked video clip showing her and other officials joking about a Downing Street Christmas party during last year’s COVID-19 lockdown. Johnson and other government ministers had repeatedly denied claims, first reported by the Daily Mirror newspaper a week ago, that Downing Street…


UK’s Johnson Apologises Over Aides Joking About Lockdown Christmas Party

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised after a video clip emerged apparently showing his aides joking about an alleged Christmas party held in Downing Street last December, when the country was under strict COVID-19 restrictions. Johnson and other government ministers had repeatedly denied claims, first reported by the Daily Mirror newspaper a week ago,…


UK Vows to Prevent Russian Attack on Ukraine With ‘All Economic and Diplomatic Tools’

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed with other world leaders to present a “united front” against Russian threats towards Ukraine, and has vowed to use “all the economic and diplomatic tools” to prevent Russian aggression. Johnson spoke about the situation in Ukraine to U.S. President Joe Biden, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, French President…