Tag: Boris Johnson

Former UK PM says Putin threatened to kill him with missile strike before Russian invasion of Ukraine

Boris Johnson has said Vladimir Putin threatened him with a missile strike in an “extraordinary” phone call in the run-up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The then-prime minister said Mr Putin told him it “would only take a minute”. Mr Johnson said the comment was made after he warned the war would be an “utter […]

UK’s Boris Johnson steps down, here’s what happens next & who could replace him

After an acute political meltdown in the U.K., Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party, setting in motion a race for a new prime minister. Johnson stood at a lectern outside No. 10 Downing Street at lunchtime Thursday and announced his resignation, stating that “no one in politics is remotely […]

Uhuru, Boris to raise $5bn for post-Covid-19 education

The two leaders will also announce plans to co-host a major education summit in the UK mid next year to rally support for this cause.

UK PM Johnson and fiancee announce birth of son

It is understood the PM Boris Johson , who has just recovered from coronavirus, was present throughout the birth.

Boris Johnson discharged from hospital

PM Boris Johnson, 55, was taken to St Thomas’ hospital, in London, on Sunday – 10 days after testing positive for the virus.

Boris Johnson moved to ICU with coronavirus

The PM has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is the First Secretary of State, to deputise for him where necessary.

British PM Boris Johnson admitted to hospital over coronavirus symptoms

British PM Johnson remains in charge of the government, but the foreign secretary is expected to chair a coronavirus meeting on Monday morning.