Boris promises start of Britain’s new golden age
London, Thursday Boris Boris has promised the “beginning of a new golden age”, as he made his first Commons statement as PM. Speaking to MPs, Boris said his government would throw itself into Brexit negotiations with energy, while Michael Gove would lead on no-deal planning as a “top priority”. He also said EU citizens living […]
Boris Johnson wins Tory race to become new British prime minister
London, Tuesday Boris Johnson will become Britain’s next prime minister after being elected leader of the Conservative party, defeating Jeremy Hunt in the party’s leadership contest. The former mayor of London, who has long cherished an ambition to lead his country, won the contest by a convincing margin of 92,153 votes to 46,656, with 66 […]
Boris Johnson becomes UK’s new Prime Minister
Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister. He beat Jeremy Hunt comfortably, winning 92,153 votes to his rival’s 46,656. The former London mayor takes over from Theresa May on Wednesday. In his victory speech, Mr Johnson promised he would “deliver […]
New UK PM: Johnson and Hunt await Conservative leadership vote
Either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt will become the new Conservative leader on Tuesday as the result of the contest to succeed Theresa May is announced. The outcome of the ballot of about 160,000 Tory members will be revealed at just before midday. The victor will officially become prime minister on Wednesday. Mr Johnson, a […]