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Boris Johnson is a hypocrite: Yes, even British irony rusts

The lack of self-consciousness is staggering — or perhaps typically British.

29 Jun 2019 12:20 AM

When Johnson was given the foreign job in 2016, after Britain voted to leave the EU, he was viewed as an unlikely choice by politicians and public alike given his tendency to court controversy with gaffes, oddball jokes and off-the-cuff remarks. (Photo: File)

Genius or joker? British PM favourite Boris Johnson set to face the world

Johnson, a leader of the Brexit campaign, is the overwhelming favourite to become leader of the governing Conservative Party next month.

27 Jun 2019 3:20 PM

British leadership hopeful Boris Johnson pledged on Thursday to introduce a new points-based system to control migration after Brexit, addressing a key issue from the EU referendum but not explicitly promising to cut numbers. (Photo: File)

UK's Boris Johnson pledges post-Brexit migration controls

Johnson said the government's independent advisory committee would thrash out the details of his policy, to be introduced from 2021.

27 Jun 2019 11:11 AM

Boris readies to be PM, Tories head for a crash

The Conservatives have a two-stage procedure for electing their leader.

25 Jun 2019 1:35 AM

Hunt, 52, said it was disrespectful for Johnson to have turned down the opportunity for a televised head-to-head debate on Sky television. (Photo: AP | File)

Had bhang in India: UK PM contender Jeremy Hunt on naughtiest thing he's done

Hunt said the personal life of Johnson was irrelevant but that the candidates should explain their Brexit positions.

24 Jun 2019 2:03 PM

As Meghan Markle shakes up royals, will Boris Johnson liven up 10 Downing Street?

Meghan Markle, who is apparently calling the shots, while the Queen and the rest of the family apparently look on helplessly.

24 Jun 2019 4:33 AM

Western officials have warned that countries such as Russia, as well as domestic political groups, are increasingly spreading false or misleading information online in order to disrupt politics and public opinion. (Photo: File)

Bogus Brexit murder plot and other lies planted online by Russian accounts: Study

The aim was to 'divide, discredit, and distract' Western countries by planting false information.

23 Jun 2019 4:33 PM

The Press Association news agency reported Johnson's spokesman did not respond to repeated calls for comment. (Photo: File)

Neighbour sends cops to Boris Johnson's home after 'row': report

London's Metropolitan Police said it responded to a call from a local resident at 12:24 am on Friday (2324 GMT Thursday).

22 Jun 2019 11:32 AM

The Conservatives are choosing a new leader — who will also become the next prime minister — as the UK Parliament is deadlocked and Britain’s departure from the EU has been delayed until October 31. (Photo: File)

Who will choose the next UK leader? Mostly older white men

Next leader will be chosen by about 160,000 members of governing Conservative Party in runoff between 2 candidates: Johnson and Hunt.

22 Jun 2019 10:17 AM

Boris Johnson will face Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in a run-off to become Britain's next leader after a final ballot of MPs on Thursday, with the winner tasked with guiding the country through Brexit. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson to fight against Jeremy Hunt in battle for next British PM

In the 5th round of voting, Johnson secured the support of 160 out of 313 Conservative lawmakers, while his successor and rival Hunt won 77.

21 Jun 2019 10:20 AM

Imam Abdullah Patel challenged frontrunner Boris Johnson and the four others remaining in the Conservative Party leadership race over tackling Islamophobia in Britain during the debate telecast by the BBC Tuesday night. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-Origin Imam's controversial tweets sparks row in UK news debate

Controversy triggered over some of his past anti-Jewish remarks on social media.

19 Jun 2019 8:28 PM

'Unless we do it, unless we get out on October 31, I think we will all start to pay a really serious price,' he added.(Photo: File)

Britain must leave EU by October 31 or pay the price: Boris Johnson

'We must come out on the 31 October because, otherwise I am afraid we face a catastrophic loss in politics,' Johnson said.

19 Jun 2019 1:41 PM

The former foreign minister is the favourite among 10 candidates vying to succeed Theresa May, who is stepping down after twice delaying Britain's departure from the European Union. (Photo: File)

Would only take Britain out of EU without deal as 'last resort': Boris Johnson

He did not repeat his previous threat to withhold the multi-billion-euro payment May agreed to cover Britain's EU liabilities.

13 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

Bookmakers have ex-foreign secretary Boris Johnson as their odds-on favourite to win the contest to replace her. (Photo: AP)

Who will replace May? First round of voting begins for next British PM

Conservative MPs hold their first secret ballot in the governing party's leadership contest as they begin whittling down the contenders.

13 Jun 2019 11:26 AM

The former foreign secretary -- the leading contender to replace May after her resignation as Conservative leader Friday -- also signalled he would scrap a controversial provision for the Irish border contained in the current divorce deal. (Photo: File)

Would withhold Brexit bill as Prime Minister: UK's Boris Johnson

The leader of the party, which won the most seats at the last general election in 2017, automatically becomes Prime Minister.

09 Jun 2019 8:59 AM

The former foreign secretary is popular among the grassroots Tory members, but they will only get a vote once the party's MPs have whittled down the ever-growing candidates list to a final two. (Photo: File)

Boris Johnson launches campaign to become next British PM after May's exit

Johnson expressed support for increased education and police funding and said he would 'unite' a country fractured by Brexit.

04 Jun 2019 11:44 AM

'I think Boris would do a very good job. I think he would be excellent,' Trump told the Sun. (Photo:AP)

'Boris Johnson would be an excellent PM'; says Donald Trump

Trump also praised Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt's pledge to increase British defence spending.

01 Jun 2019 9:18 AM

Several names have been in the reckoning. (Photo:AP)

Who wants to be Britain’s next prime minister?

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will quit next month, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power.

28 May 2019 9:17 AM

May’s Conservatives suffered major losses in local elections this month and are trailing in opinion polls. (Photo:AP)

Theresa May to agree on exit after latest Brexit deal bid

Three years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, there is little clarity over when, how and even whether Brexit will happen.

17 May 2019 11:17 AM

"Of course I'm going to go for it," Johnson told a business event in Manchester. (Photo:AP)

Boris Johnson confirms aspirations to be British PM

Many of her ministers and senior lawmakers are already jockeying for position, holding photo opportunities and giving wide-ranging speeches.

17 May 2019 8:37 AM

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