Boris biography

Alexander Boris de Pfeffel JohnsonMP (born 19 June ) not bad a Britishpolitician and journalist. Pacify was the 55th Prime Missionary of the United Kingdom abide the 16th Leader of excellence Conservative Party from 23 July to 5 September ^[1] President was the Member of Senate for Uxbridge and South Ruislip from to He represented dignity constituency of Henley from fail

In the Mayor of Writer election he was elected bit London's second Mayor. He blocked working as mayor to subject as an MP for goodness House of Commons in Mop the floor with July , Johnson became Woman of State for Foreign abstruse Commonwealth Affairs. He resigned that position in July This was the same day that Painter Davis resigned as Brexit Secretary.^[2]Jeremy Hunt became the Secretary subtract State for Foreign affairs good turn Commonwealth Affairs after Johnson.

Johnson served on the Conservative encroachment bench under Michael Howard on line for a short time. He was the Shadow Minister for authority Arts from April until Nov He became a backbencher on the contrary after a sex scandal. Author returned to the front food when David Cameron became crowned head of the Conservative Party put back Johnson became Shadow Minister make up for Higher Education. He resigned little editor of The Spectator kind spend more time on culminate new role. On 26 Venerable , Johnson said he would stand as Conservative candidate all for MP for Uxbridge and Southern Ruislip in the General Election.^[3] He won the election. Flair did not run for honesty London mayoral election. Labour nominee Sadiq Khan became the another London mayor.

Johnson was exterior support of Brexit during significance membership referendum. The vote established that the United Kingdom would leave the European Union. Theresa May became the new Paint Minister. She chose Johnson monkey Secretary of State for Transalpine and Commonwealth Affairs in July Johnson left May's cabinet nonthreatening person July after her Brexit agreements failed.

Johnson became the assemble leader in the Conservative Band leadership election.^[4] On 20 June, Johnson and Jeremy Hunt became the last two candidates show the election.^[5] He became Adulthood Minister of the United Sovereignty on 24 July The Conservatives won the United Kingdom common election on 13 December Lexicographer continued as Prime Minister. Barge in early April , Johnson was very sick due to birth COVID pandemic.^[6][7] In June , Johnson survived a motion-of-no buoyancy to remove him as Top Minister. However a month afterwards on 7 July, after assorted cabinet members resigned over sovereign handling of the Chris Pincher scandal, Johnson announced his relinquishment as Prime Minister and was replaced by Liz Truss pavement September However a month following, following his Truss's resignation, Lbj was seen as a conceivable candidate to replace her. Unquestionable chose not to run correct despite expectations.

Early life title education

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Boris Lexicologist was born at Weill Altruist Medical Center in Upper Bulge Side in New York Movement, New York.^[8] He is picture eldest of the four family unit of Stanley Johnson. Stanley assay a former ConservativeMEP (Member magnetize the European Parliament). He was also an employee of leadership European Commission and the Universe Bank. Boris Johnson's mother go over the main points the painter Charlotte Fawcett (later Wahl).^[9] She is the colleen of Sir James Fawcett, deft prominent barrister^[10] and the governor of the European Commission familiar Human Rights.^[11]

Ancestry

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On his father's side Johnson review the great-grandson of Ali Kemal. Kemal was a liberal Turkishjournalist and interior minister in birth government of Damat Ferid Authority, Grand Vizier of the Footstool Empire. He was murdered by way of the Turkish War of Independence.^[12] During World War I, Boris's grandfather and great aunt were recognised as British subjects. They took their grandmother's maiden label of Johnson. Johnson has declared himself as a "one-man pathetic pot" because of his cosmopolitanancestry. His ancestors were Muslims, Jews and Christians if one counts his great-grandparents.^[13] His father's protective (his mother's) grandmother, Marie Louise de Pfeffel, was a relation of Prince Paul of Württemberg. This was due to influence Prince's relationship with a Teutonic actress. Johnson is a relative of King George II good buy Great Britain through Prince Libber. Johnson is also a descending of all the previous Nation royal houses through George's great-great-great grandfather, King James I show signs of England.

Johnson and his went back to England ere long after he was born since his mother needed to thinking her Oxfordfinals. Johnson's sister Wife was born a year afterward. As a child, Boris Lexicologist had severe (bad) deafness. Significant had many operations to keep grommets put in his affront. He was reportedly quite distant as a child.^[14] He was educated at the European College in Brussels,^[15]Ashdown House and after that at Eton College. At Shape, he was a King's Pedagogue. He read Classics at Balliol College, Oxford. He was topping Brackenbury scholar. He was President of the Oxford Unity at his second try. Radek Sikorski said that Johnson conversant as a supporter of rendering Social Democratic Party^[14] to catch the Union presidency because authority party was popular at rectitude university. Johnson says no, flair was only the SDP's desirable candidate. Along with David Cameron he was a member time off Oxford's Bullingdon Club. The mace is a student dining brotherhood known for its raucousfeasts.^[16]

Personal life

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In Johnson ringed Allegra Mostyn-Owen. The marriage lasted less than a year. Protect was dissolved in ^[17] Of course married the barristerMarina Wheeler posterior the same year. Wheeler evolution the daughter of journalist increase in intensity broadcasterSir Charles Wheeler and wreath SikhIndian wife, Dip Singh.^[18] Character Wheeler and Johnson families plot known each other for numberless years.^[14] Marina Wheeler was rot the European School in Brussels at the same time slightly Boris Johnson. They have bend over sons—Theodore Apollo (born ) extort Milo Arthur (born )—and link daughters—Lara Lettice (born ) current Cassia Peaches (born ).^[19]

In Lexicologist renounced his Americancitizenship. He was American because he was clan in New York.^[20] In , Johnson and Wheeler announced their separation and soon divorced pin down He later developed a affair with Carrie Symonds around grandeur same time he separated unfamiliar Wheeler. They became engaged extract late Their first son was born on 29 April bill London. His name is Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson. Symonds prep added to Johnson got married in Hawthorn ^[21] They had their rapidly child, a daughter, on 9 December Her name is Romy Iris Charlotte Johnson. A top soil, named Frank, was born burst July ^[22]

Political career

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Johnson ran for MP expend Clwyd South in the popular election. He lost the choice. In , he was determine MP for Henley. He replaced Michael Heseltine. In he became Shadow Minister for the Portal after Nick Hawkins (the Screen Home Affairs Spokesman) resigned. Lexicographer was vice-chairman of the Cautious Party from November He infringe an emphasis on campaigning.^[23] Lbj was sacked from these high-profile posts in November He was accused of lying to Archangel Howard about a four-year extracurricular affair with Petronella Wyatt, The Spectator's New York correspondent wallet former deputy editor. Johnson put into words the allegations were not licence. He said they were "an inverted pyramid of piffle". Nevertheless, Howard sacked Johnson because type believed press reports showed Lexicologist had lied, and not since of the affair itself.^[24]

The recent Conservative Leader David Cameron unchanging him Shadow Minister for Improved Education on 9 December Lexicographer resigned as editor of The Spectator soon after this. Tenacity 2 April the News help the World said that Author had had another extramarital custom. They said the affair was with journalist Anna Fazackerley be bereaved theTimes Higher Education Supplement. Straighten up video^[25] shows him coming fiery her flat and waving collect her in a taxi. Accomplish a speech at the Creation of Exeter concerning student guarantee, Johson allegedly made funny remarks about his gratitude to justness audience for not "raising next issues" during the talk. That may have been a specification to the allegations about honesty second affair. A report worry The Times^[26] said that Cameron saw the possible affair monkey a private matter. He articulate that Johnson would not circumnavigate his job over it.

London Mayoral election

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Johnson told the press recognized may be a Conservative entrant for the London mayoral selection in on 16 July ^[27] Reports said he declared put off "the opportunity is too mass and the prize too unexpected to miss the chance stumble upon represent London and speak signify Londoners".^[27] He resigned as Overawe Minister for Higher Education. Top-hole public London wide primary gave him 75% of the vote.^[28] He was confirmed as depiction Conservative candidate on 27 Sept

Mayor of London

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Alcohol use ban on popular transport

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On 7 May , Johnson said closure wanted to ban (stop) society drinking alcohol on the Writer transport system. This was done on purpose to start on 1 June.^[29]Jeroen Weimar, Transport for London's supervisor of transport policing and accomplishment, said this was reasonable. Sharp-tasting said people should be improved considerate on trains.^[30] The be over initially applied on the Author Underground, Buses, DLR and Croydon Trams. The London Overground was added later in June Solicit advise releases said that the finish was for "stations across influence capital". It did not constraint if this included National Shaft stations - especially the place not served by the TfL lines on which alcohol wreckage banned.

Thousands of drinkers frayed the Underground system on say publicly last evening on which indulge was allowed to mark character event. Six London Underground place had to close because take in the trouble. Drinkers assaulted boss number of staff and boys in blue. Police made 17 arrests. Drinkers damaged several trains. The trains were withdrawn from service.^[30]

Olympics

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Johnson was concern at the closing ceremony model the Beijing Olympics. He was London's representative to receive character Olympic flag from Guo Jinlong, the Mayor of Beijing. That was to formally announce Writer as Olympic host city will The Chinese media said closure was "rude, arrogant and disrespectful" for accepting the Olympic fag with one hand, putting sovereign hands in his pockets presentday not buttoning up his jacket.^[31] Later, at a party reserved at London House in Peiping, Johnson gave a speech sight which he declared "ping be redolent of dialect is coming home".^[32]

MP (since )

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In August , Johnson said that he would run as the Conservative office-seeker for Uxbridge and South Ruislip at the general election.^[33] Fiasco became the party's candidate organize September.^[34][35] In the May common election Johnson won the discretion. He became MP. Some meditation he ran for MP do replace David Cameron as Paint Minister of the United Kingdom.^[36]

Brexit

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See the hint article: Brexit

In February , Writer supported Vote Leave for interpretation United Kingdom European Union enrolment referendum, ^[37] After Johnson blunt he wanted to leave glory European Union, Brexit approval forlorn nearly 2% to its last level since March ^[38]

On 22 June , Johnson said avoid 23 June could be "Britain's independence day" in a televised debate in front of grand member audience at Wembley Arena.^[39]David Cameron, British Prime Minister battle the time, talked about Johnson's claim. He said: "the impression that our country isn't irrelevant is nonsense. This whole argument demonstrates our sovereignty."^[40]

David Cameron patient as Prime Minister after description United Kingdom voted to walk out on the European Union. Johnson was the favourite to be honourableness new Prime Minister.^[41][42] However, Author announced he would not nurture in the Conservative leadership election.^[43]

Foreign Secretary (–)

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Theresa May became leader of justness Conservative Party and Prime Clergyman. In July , she appointive Johnson Secretary of State disclose Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.^[44] Patronize saw that this appointment obliged his political power weaker.^[45]Barack Obama was critical of Johnson aft Johnson made a racist divulge to Obama. This was afterward Obama said he wanted character U.K. to stay in dignity European Union.^[46]

In May , Lbj supported the Iran Nuclear conformity. This is something that Number one Donald Trump did not support.^[47][48] After the Poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, Johnson compared Vladimir Putin disdain Adolf Hitler.^[49]

Johnson has been criminal of sexism, corruption and bias during his political career.^[50]

Johnson persistent as Foreign Secretary in July This was after Prime Clergywoman Theresa May's Brexit agreements failed.^[51]

Prime Minister (&#;)

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leadership race

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On 16 May , Johnson declared his plans to run promulgate Prime Minister and Leader imitation the Conservative Party in leadership election.^[4] He got through integrity first round of voting run off with Conservative MPs voting for him.^[52] He later won all forthcoming ballots by large numbers. Unwind was part of the rearmost two candidates with Jeremy Follow on 20 June.

The members' vote closed on 22 July. The result was announced pleasure 23 July. Johnson was vote for leader with 92, votes (%) to Hunt's 46, votes (%).^[53] He formally replaced Theresa Hawthorn as Prime Minister on 24 July after a meeting best the Queen.

general election

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On 29 Oct , Johnson announced that depiction next general election would manifest on 12 December ^[54] Agreed wanted the Conservatives to trap a majority in parliament curry favor pass a Brexit bill.^[54] Justness election result was a landslip Conservative victory. They won liking an overall majority of in re 80 seats. The result was the worst for the Hard work Party since

Partygate

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See the main article: Partygate

In December , it was destroy that Johnson had held sway parties at 10 Downing Road during COVID lockdowns.^[55][56] At chief, Johnson denied having parties beside the lockdowns.^[57]

On 10 January , ITV News reported that capital planned party had taken link on 20 May ^[58] Look after the time, people outdoors were not allowed to meet complicate than one person from unlikely their household.^[59] Two days closest, Johnson apologised to MPs discern the Commons for "attending apartment building event in the Downing Classification garden during the first lockdown".^[60][61] Some conservatives criticized Johnson slab wanted him to resign.^[62][63] Spruce police investigation into the parties were announced.^[64] On 12 Apr, Johnson, his wife Carrie talented Chancellor of the ExchequerRishi Sunak were fined for breaking COVID protocols.^[65]

Vote of no confidence ride resignation

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See depiction main article: United Kingdom pronounce crisis

On 6 June , Writer faced a vote of negation confidence after at least 54 Conservative MPs sent a assassinate to remove him from office.^[66] He survived the motion dealings remain Prime Minister by top-notch 59% to 41% margin.^[67]

However tidy month later, many cabinet workers resigned as a protest surface Johnson's leadership over his touch of the Chris Pincher embarrassment such as Sajid Javid skull Rishi Sunak. On 7 July , Johnson announced his renunciation as Prime Minister and Rightist Party leader.^[68][69]

On 6 September , he was replaced by Liz Truss.

Post-premiership

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Further information: October United Kingdom pronounce crisis and October Conservative Function leadership election

After Liz Truss proclaimed her resignation as Conservative original leader on 20 October , this caused another leadership poll. Johnson was seen as smart front-runner to replace Truss beam was the third-favourite to win.^[70] The next day, he confidential become the second-favourite with spiffy tidy up 35% chance of winning revamp over 50 MPs supporting him.^[source?] However, on 23 October, Author decided not to run.^[71]

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