Boris Johnson

UK interior minister Javid to endorse Johnson as PM: Sunday Times

Boris Johnson is the frontrunner in a contest with foreign minister Jeremy Hunt to be the next leader.

Jul 07, 2019, 10:11 AM IST

In race for No. 10, UK's Johnson and Hunt vow to splash the cash

The rivals to succeed Theresa May as leader of the ruling Conservative Party set out plans to win broader political backing by investing in education, transport and defence.

Jun 30, 2019, 19:44 PM IST

Britain's six prime ministerial candidates fight it out for second place with Boris Johnson

With former UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson a clear frontrunner in the race to replace Theresa May, the contest now mainly revolves around the second most popular candidate.

Jun 18, 2019, 19:26 PM IST

Brexit supporter Johnson far ahead in contest to replace British PM

 Johnson, the face of the official campaign to leave the European Union in the 2016 referendum, won the support of 114 Conservative lawmakers in the first round of the contest to replace May.

Jun 13, 2019, 23:40 PM IST

Deal or no deal, we leave EU on October 31 - UK PM candidate Boris Johnson

Johnson, a former foreign minister who resigned in protest at May`s handling of Brexit, is the bookmakers` favourite to win a crowded contest and take over the running of the country at its most important strategic juncture in decades.

Jun 03, 2019, 18:52 PM IST

Boris Johnson will be probed by party for burqa comments

A spokesman for the party declined to confirm the investigation. "The code of conduct process is strictly confidential," he said in a statement.

Aug 09, 2018, 19:11 PM IST

First David Davis, now Foreign Secretary Boris resigns in protest of May's Brexit plan

The two departures raise the stakes for Theresa May, who believed that she had secured a hard-won agreement with her deeply divided cabinet of ministers.

Jul 09, 2018, 20:48 PM IST

Boris Johnson 'warns of Brexit meltdown'

Boris Johnson has reportedly warned there may be a Brexit 'meltdown' and has also praised US President Donald Trump

Jun 08, 2018, 09:47 AM IST

'Vladimir Putin is going to use 2018 football World Cup in the way Adolf Hitler used the 1936 Olympics'

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson agreed with a suggestion Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would exploit hosting the 2018 football World Cup as Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler did the Berlin Games.

Mar 21, 2018, 23:12 PM IST

UK's Johnson meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi on Rohingya crisis

Britain's foreign minister Boris Johnson met with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar's capital today to press for action on the Rohingya crisis, as the country faces mounting pressure to punish troops accused of atrocities against the Muslim minority.

Feb 11, 2018, 13:25 PM IST

'Impatient' Boris Johnson wants Brexit transition completed in two years

“Am I impatient about it, do I want to get it done as fast as possible? Yes, absolutely," said Britain's Foreign Minister.

Sep 30, 2017, 14:33 PM IST

UK-EU to hold fourth round of Brexit talks

However, European Union negotiators will be expecting more details on, for example, what payments the UK is prepared to make as it departs, informed sources told the BBC.

Sep 25, 2017, 13:33 PM IST

UK, India committed to tackle global challenges: Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that the UK was committed to working together with India to tackle global challenges.

Aug 15, 2017, 19:49 PM IST

Britain plans to send warship to South China Sea in move likely to irk Beijing

 Britain`s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson did not specify where exactly the vessels would be sent once operational in 2020, though the presence of such firepower will likely heighten tensions in the region.

 

Jul 28, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

UK's Boris Johnson plays down Conservative rift, NZ near top of trade deal queue

Britain kicked off a first full round of negotiations with the European Union last week, a year after Britons voted narrowly to leave the European Union, but their government seemed at war with itself over the divorce terms.

Jul 25, 2017, 10:14 AM IST

Britain tells Turkey it will lift ban on in-flight electronics: Sources

Major airlines flying from Turkey to Britain include Turkish Airlines and British Airways, which is owned by International Consolidated Airlines Group.

Jul 20, 2017, 19:43 PM IST

United Kingdom to lift electronics ban on Turkey flights

A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told state-run Anadolu news agency that British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson had phoned his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu over the issue.

Jul 20, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

European Union can 'go whistle' for Brexit bill: UK Foreign Minister

Britain last month began negotiations with the EU to set the terms of its divorce and set a potential timetable for discussing a future free trade deal.

Jul 11, 2017, 18:34 PM IST

Struggling British PM Theresa May faces confidence vote

Members of the House of Commons will vote on the Conservative leader's legislative plans -- the Queen's Speech -- in a key test of whether she can stay in power.

 

Jun 29, 2017, 09:33 AM IST

Britain's Theresa May brings back foe, aiming to unite party before Brexit

Theresa May formed her cabinet despite failing to win a majority in Thursday`s Parliamentary Election.
 

Jun 12, 2017, 08:50 AM IST