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Boris Johnson

Britain's shifting political scene: defections to Nigel Farage's Reform

Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage attends a press conference in central London, Britain, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage attends a press conference in central London, Britain, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Former British PM Boris Johnson hits back at 'incoherent' Covid-19 inquiry report

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had also penned his response in an article for the Daily Mail tabloid.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had also penned his response in an article for the Daily Mail tabloid.

Inquiry finds ex-UK PM Johnson oversaw ‘chaotic’ Covid-19 response that led to more deaths

An inquiry delivered a blistering assessment of Mr Boris Johnson's government’s response to COVID, criticising his indecisive leadership.
An inquiry delivered a blistering assessment of Mr Boris Johnson's government’s response to COVID, criticising his indecisive leadership.

Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson rejects China’s ‘bullying’ of Taiwan, urges West to deepen Taipei ties

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a keynote speech at the annual Ketagalan forum in Taipei, Taiwan August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a keynote speech at the annual Ketagalan forum in Taipei, Taiwan August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Boris Johnson has run-in with feisty ostrich during Texas trip

The incident was shared on April 6 in a video posted to Instagram by Mr Johnson’s wife, Ms Carrie Johnson.
The incident was shared on April 6 in a video posted to Instagram by Mr Johnson’s wife, Ms Carrie Johnson.

Billionaire Nick Candy joins Reform UK as party treasurer

British PM urged to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles -Sunday Times

FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech, in central London, Britain September 12, 2024. JULIAN SIMMONDS/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech, in central London, Britain September 12, 2024. JULIAN SIMMONDS/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

New talks surface for sale of The Telegraph with Boris Johnson rumoured to be involved

Speculation includes British ex-prime minister Boris Johnson being made global editor-in-chief of the paper.
Speculation includes British ex-prime minister Boris Johnson being made global editor-in-chief of the paper.

Who is running for UK Conservative Party leadership?

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch speaks during her press conference at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, Britain, March 18, 2024. REUTERS/Carl Recine/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch speaks during her press conference at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, Britain, March 18, 2024. REUTERS/Carl Recine/Pool/File Photo

British public were failed by flawed planning for Covid-19 pandemic, inquiry finds

Medical staff transfer a patient along a hospital corridor in this May 14, 2020 file photo as the Covid-19 virus began spreading rapidly across Britain.
Medical staff transfer a patient along a hospital corridor in this May 14, 2020 file photo as the Covid-19 virus began spreading rapidly across Britain.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.