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Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson

How Johnson Lost the Confidence of Tory Lawmakers

The prime minister broke the rules, and his word.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 6, 2022August 19, 2022
Boris Johnson

Pressure Mounts on Boris Johnson to Resign

Police are investigating if the prime minister and his aides broke the law.

David DowningDavid DowningFebruary 14, 2022March 18, 2022
Boris Johnson Angela Merkel

Boris Johnson’s Blue Wall Starts to Crack

Britain’s ruling Conservative Party loses a by-election in its traditional heartland.

David DowningDavid DowningJune 18, 2021June 6, 2022
Boris Johnson

Johnson Puts British Diplomacy, Internal Relations at Risk

The prime minister proposes to renege on Britain’s withdrawal agreement with the EU.

Igor DordevicIgor DordevicSeptember 15, 2020November 25, 2021
Boris Johnson

Johnson Accepts Brexit Deal Britain Rejected Two Years Ago

Victory!

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 17, 2019November 25, 2021
Elizabeth Tower London England

Even Parliament Must Make Way for Brexit

Brexiteers are willing to suspend parliamentary democracy if that’s what it takes to leave the EU.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 29, 2019October 22, 2021
Theresa May Donald Trump

Election of Britain’s Next Prime Minister Feels a Little Ridiculous

Britain has to suspend its potentially greatest crisis in half a century while two unpopular candidates face off.

David DowningDavid DowningJune 27, 2019November 25, 2021
Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson and the Brexit Ultras Deserve Each Other

Brexit is a fantasy. Who better to carry it out than the biggest fantasist in British politics?

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 18, 2019November 25, 2021

Johnson Warns Brexit Delay Will Benefit Labour

The frontrunner to succeed Theresa May warns Conservatives against delaying Brexit.

Avatar photoMathew CaseyJune 12, 2019November 25, 2021
Theresa May

Theresa May Loses Pro-Brexit Ministers

Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resign.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJuly 9, 2018November 25, 2021

Boris Johnson Makes One More Bid for Relevance

The foreign secretary breathes new life into the worst Brexit fantasies.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 16, 2017November 15, 2021

Boris Johnson’s Contradictions Have Caught Up with Him

You can only change your mind so many times before people start to see you for the political opportunist you are.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 30, 2016November 25, 2021

Johnson Stands Down as Five Vie for David Cameron’s Job

Michael Gove and Theresa May are in, Boris Johnon is out.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 30, 2016November 15, 2021
Whitehall London England

British Parties Seek New Leaders After Vote to Leave EU

Live commentary on another busy in British politics as both parties seem headed for leadership contests.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 29, 2016October 25, 2021

Boris Johnson Faces Rivals to Succeed Cameron

The former mayor is no shoo-in for the Conservative Party leadership. Here are four more contenders.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 25, 2016November 25, 2021

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