Boris Johnson

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician, writer, and former journalist serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2019. He was Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018 and Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. Johnson was Member of Parliament for Henley from 2001 to 2008 and has been MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015. Ideologically, Johnson identifies as a one-nation conservative.

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No Big Ben bongs: UK government plans light show to mark moment of Brexit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street residence will be lit up with a countdown to Britain's exit from the European Union on Jan. 31, as part of a light..

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Emily Thornberry launches Labour leadership bid 00:32

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Bank of England's Carney to serve as UK government climate adviser

Outgoing Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will advise Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the run-up to a major United Nations climate conference taking place in..

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Liam Gallagher leads calls for U.K. hunting trophy ban 00:33

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Iran says no to 'Trump deal' to solve nuclear row 01:35

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PM insists Government will get NHS waiting lists down 01:11

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Corbyn and Johnson clash over NHS spending at PMQs 01:47

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Iran's Zarif says nuclear pact not dead, wary of 'Trump deal' 01:15

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Boris Johnson departs Number 10 for PMQs 00:27

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Trump agrees with British PM Johnson on a 'Trump deal' for Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed with a comment by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that a "Trump deal" should replace the Iran nuclear deal.

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U.S. 'very pleased' with UK PM's 'Trump deal' assessment on Iran - U.S. envoy

The United States is "very pleased" that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees with the U.S. assessment on Iran with his comments expressing willingness to..

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U.S. 'very pleased' with UK PM Johnson's "Trump deal" assessment on Iran - U.S. envoy

The United States is 'very pleased' that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees with the U.S. assessment on Iran with his comments expressing willingness to..

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Britain willing to work on alternative Iran nuclear deal - PM's spokesman

Britain is willing to work toward an alternative deal to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons if it has U.S. support, but for now the current deal is the only..

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UK to leave the EU with a bong - but cash needed 00:45

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Boris Johnson rejects Nicola Sturgeon's plan for second Scottish independence referendum 00:30

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UK's PM proposes crowdfunding to allow Big Ben to bong for Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday proposed a crowdfunding campaign to allow Big Ben bell in parliament’s landmark clock tower to ring out when..

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UK's divided royals can fix problems, PM Johnson says

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed confidence on Tuesday that the divided royals would overcome their problems after the queen reluctantly gave her..

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UK PM Johnson rejects Sturgeon's request for independence referendum powers

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday refusing her request to be given the powers to hold another..

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Boris Johnson: I don't want a war with Iran 01:07

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Boris Johnson dodges question about royal family 00:33

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UK PM Johnson: New Trump deal can replace the Iran nuclear pact

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to replace the Iranian nuclear deal with his own new agreement to ensure..

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UK's Johnson: I need to lose weight but becoming vegan would cheese me off

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wants to lose weight in 2020, but will not do "Veganuary" - the popular practice of becoming vegan in January - as..

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UK's Johnson backs royal family to sort out their problems

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had no doubt that the royal family would sort out their problems after Queen Elizabeth gave her blessing to Prince..

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UK suffers weakest economic growth since 2012 01:28

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Varadkar – Ireland and UK to beef up co-operation after Brexit 01:23

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Johnson lauds return of Northern Ireland parliament 01:47

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Boris Johnson: Northern Ireland can enjoy bright future 01:13

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British PM Johnson refuses to comment on royal family's crisis

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would not comment on a crisis in the royal family triggered by Prince Harry and Meghan's announcement that..

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Who wants to replace UK's defeated Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn?

Britain's opposition Labour Party will elect a new leader after veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn said he would step down following his party's election defeat by..

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British and Irish Prime Ministers meet in Belfast 00:25

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Factbox: Who wants to replace UK's defeated Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn?

Britain's opposition Labour Party will elect a new leader after veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn said he would step down following his party's election defeat by..

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Boris Johnson meets newly-appointed Northern Ireland leaders at Stormont 00:47

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Boris Johnson speaks as Stormont stalemate ends 01:24

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UK summons Iranian ambassador over envoy's arrest

Britain has summoned the Iranian ambassador to the country to convey its strong objections to the brief arrest of London's envoy to Tehran on Saturday, a..

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UK PM Johnson visits Northern Ireland to meet new executive, Irish PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Northern Ireland on Monday to mark the restoration of the British province's devolved executive after three years and to..

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UK PM Johnson to meet new Northern Ireland executive, Irish PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Northern Ireland on Monday to meet leaders of the British province's newly-formed executive and his Irish counterpart,..

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UK and Germany condemn arrest of Britain's Tehran ambassador - UK PM's office

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the arrest of Britain's ambassador to Tehran, a spokesman from Johnson's..

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Starmer launches UK Labour leadership bid with call to end factionalism

Keir Starmer, the frontrunner in the race to lead Britain's main opposition Labour Party, has pledged to end feuding within its ranks and take the fight to Prime..

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British PM Johnson hails 'momentous' restoration of Northern Ireland institutions

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday praised Northern Ireland's political parties for reaching a "fair and balanced deal" after three years of..

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British PM Johnson says Iran plane crash shows vital to de-escalate tensions

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that the accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger jet in Iran reinforced the importance of..

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Trudeau says Iranian missile fire may have shot down Ukranian Boeing 737 01:05

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Deadline is now for Northern Irish parties to accept deal to restore government, says UK

Parties in Northern Ireland should come together and accept a balanced deal to restore devolved government to the province, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris..

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Boris Johnson and Justin Trudeau point finger at Iran for Ukrainian plane tragedy 01:20

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UK's Johnson says there is evidence Ukrainian plane was shot down by Iran missile.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday there was a body of evidence that a Ukrainian airliner that crashed in Iran was downed by a surface to air..

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Brexit a step closer as Withdrawal Bill clears House of Commons 00:55

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UK lawmakers back EU exit deal, turning page on Brexit crisis 01:24

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Johnson Brexit Passes 00:30

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Britain committed to Iranian nuclear deal, says PM Johnson's spokesman

Prime Minister Boris Johnson underlined Britain's continued commitment to the Iranian nuclear deal on Thursday in a call with the country's president, Hassan..

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Qatar’s emir, UK prime minister discuss events in region: state news agency

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani phoned British Prime minister Boris Johnson on Thursday to discuss ways to ensure security and stability in the..

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Boris Johnson "one of Europe's bravest politicians": Hungarian PM Orban

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "one of Europe's bravest politicians" and the European Union should aim for strong strategic relations with Britain after..

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Hungary PM Orban: Boris Johnson is "one of Europe's bravest politicians"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "one of Europe's bravest politicians" and the European Union should aim for strong strategic relations with Britain after..

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UK PM's spokesman: Passing Brexit law would be significant, positive step

A vote expected later on Thursday to approve the laws required to implement Britain's EU exit deal would be a significant positive step towards Prime Minister..

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Prince Harry's decision is matter for royal household: PM Johnson's spokesman

The decision by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan to step back from their senior roles is a matter for the royal household, a spokesman for British Prime Minister..

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Boris Johnson welcomes EU Commission president in Downing Street 00:48

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Ursula von der Leyen departs Downing Street 00:41

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PM and EU Commission President chat inside No.10 00:50

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PM meets EU Commission President 00:39

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'Legality' of Soleimani killing is not UK's role: Johnson 02:54

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Boris Johnson condems Iranian missile strikes 01:23