Boris Johnson

UK's Johnson a liar with his back against the wall, French counterpart says

In Boris Johnson, Britain has appointed a liar with his back against the wall as its new foreign secretary at a time when somebody reliable is needed in the role.

Jul 14, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

UK-Turkey ties stronger than Boris Johnson''s quips - Turkish official

Turkey will draw a line under disparaging comments by Britain`s new foreign secretary Boris Johnson about President Tayyip Erdogan and his nation.

Jul 14, 2016, 16:14 PM IST

Brexit: Britons deserve better political leadership

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Jul 11, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

EU`s Juncker criticises `sad heroes of Brexit`

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker sharply criticised politicians Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson as the "sad heroes" of Brexit who resigned instead of leading Britain through the EU exit they campaigned for.

Jul 05, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Thousands of protesters march in London against Britain`s vote to leave the EU

Thousands marched through London on Saturday to protest against Britain`s vote to leave the EU, which has sparked political turmoil and polarised public opinion.

Jul 02, 2016, 18:11 PM IST

Britain pressured for quick EU split as Brexit impact begins

Global stock markets plunged on Friday, and sterling saw its biggest one-day drop in history after Britons voted by 52-48 percent to exit the EU, which it joined more than 40 years ago.
 

Jun 25, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

European Union trying to do same as Hitler, says UK's Boris Johnson

He said the last two thousand years of European history had featured repeated efforts to bring the continent together under a single government, emulating the Roman empire.

May 15, 2016, 04:17 AM IST

UK's David Cameron struggles to make Britons believe his EU message: Poll

With less than six weeks to go until the June 23 referendum on Britain`s EU membership and voters evenly split on how they intend to cast their ballots, the rival camps have stepped up campaigning.

May 15, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

Barack Obama would be hypocritical to back EU ''In'' vote, says London mayor

It would be hypocritical of President Barack Obama to support Britain staying in the European Union because Washington would never share its own sovereignty, London Mayor Boris Johnson said on Saturday ahead of a visit by the US leader.

Apr 16, 2016, 15:01 PM IST

Boris Johnson hails 'glorious' Brexit as G20 issues warning

London Mayor Boris Johnson launched a scathing attack on Brussels.

Apr 16, 2016, 02:26 AM IST

London mayor says risks of Brexit ''wildly exaggerated''

London mayor Boris Johnson on Monday slammed Britain`s pro-EU campaigners for fear mongering, saying the risks of a Brexit had been "wildly exaggerated".

Mar 01, 2016, 06:24 AM IST

Setback for Cameron as London mayor vows to campaign for Britain's exit from EU

In a major blow to Prime Minister David Cameron, London Mayor and Conservative MP Boris Johnson today said that he would "throw his weight behind" a campaign to take Britain out of the European Union.

Feb 22, 2016, 03:20 AM IST

Good news: London Mayor proposes work visa solution for Indian students

London mayor Boris Johnson has proposed a new Commonwealth work visa for Indian students which will allow them to work for two years after graduating from a British university which he hopes will help address the sharp decline in foreign students coming to study in the UK.

Nov 17, 2015, 16:32 PM IST