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Former prime minister and Ukrainian president meet as Keir Starmer prepares to hold talks with Joe Biden on allowing Kyiv to use long-range weapons including …

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British Airways refuses compensation for ‘Stanley Johnson flight’ diverted from Gatwick to Heathrow

September 12, 2024

Exclusive: BA appears to be using a little-known clause in European Union guidance to save it paying out £350 per passenger

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Covid inquiry: Johnson and Hancock criticised over ‘brazen’ assertions during pandemic

September 9, 2024

Opening day of inquiry hears how the NHS was already buckling at the start of the coronavirus outbreak Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock have been …

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Boris Johnson faces ‘serious questions’ over new business with uranium entrepreneur

September 7, 2024

Former prime minister also under fire for hiring ex-aide Charlotte Owen as VP despite her lack of energy sector experience Boris Johnson failed to disclose …

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Boris Johnson firm gives Charlotte Owen top job after ex-PM made her UK’s youngest peer

September 6, 2024

Exclusive: Charlotte Owen has been made vice-president of green consultancy company Better Earth, whose co-chair is the former prime minister

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Boris Johnson yet to appear on GB News 10 months after being signed up as a presenter

August 17, 2024

The former PM, working on his memoirs, has still not hosted a programme for the right-leaning channel – and his publisher awaits book slated for …

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Boris Johnson ‘courted for Telegraph role’ as Nadhim Zahawi plots bid

August 12, 2024

Backers are reportedly told the former prime minister has been sounded out as paper’s global editor-in-chief Boris Johnson has reportedly been courted for an executive …

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Dwayne Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho tease ‘Moana 2’ with song and dance at Disney’s D23 convention

August 10, 2024

Disney teased upcoming movies and television series including “Moana 2” in a rousing showcase featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors at …

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Speaker Mike Johnson admits he won’t be happy to allow Democratic states to keep abortion rights

July 19, 2024

Speaker says Republican platform is a ‘recognition of the reality of the politics of the country’

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Cody Johnson sings anthem smoothly at All-Star Game a night after Ingris Andress’ panned rendition

July 17, 2024

Country music artist Cody Johnson has performed the national anthem without a hitch before the All-Star Game in his home state of Texas

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Donald Trump would be ‘strong and decisive’ in support for Ukraine, says Boris Johnson

July 17, 2024

Prospect of second Trump presidency with isolationist JD Vance as his deputy have raised concern among allies of Kyiv

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Mike Johnson makes a sharp exit from RNC stage after teleprompter cuts out during speech

July 16, 2024

The moment came just after Donald Trump was formally nominated as the Republican Party’s candidate for president

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Watch: Boris Johnson and Tony Blair seen at lavish India wedding

July 13, 2024

Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were among guests to arrive at the wedding of a billionaire’s son.

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Mystery deepens as passengers challenge Stanley Johnson claims over flight diversion to Heathrow

July 5, 2024

Exclusive: Could British Airways face £200,000 payout for compensation claims?

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Boris Johnson makes surprise speech at Tory rally in final 48 hours before election

July 3, 2024

Boris Johnson made a surprise appearance at a Tory rally last night (2 July), in a last-ditch attempt to help his successor win the general …

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Stanley Johnson hits back at Heathrow flight diversion criticism

July 2, 2024

‘I am sorry, truly sorry, for the inconvenience caused to other passengers’

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Tory donor who gave Boris Johnson £500k urges public to vote Labour

June 18, 2024

John Caudwell, the Phones4U founder, says Keir Starmer’s manifesto has earned his vote for first time in 50 years The former Conservative party donor John …

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Rishi Sunak ‘fighting the wrong campaign’ as he puts his hopes in Boris Johnson

June 18, 2024

As Rishi Sunak made a dash to the South West to try to shore up Tory seats praising an intervention by Boris Johnson, former chancellor …

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Boris Johnson pulled into Tory campaign with personalised letters to voters – but may still snub Rishi Sunak

June 18, 2024

Exclusive: ‘Supportive’ letters from the ex-PM due to land on doorsteps within days

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Boris Johnson records campaign videos for his MP supporters as he continues to snub Rishi Sunak

June 14, 2024

Former PM endorsed Sir Simon Clarke who tried to depose Mr Sunak earlier this year, warning the Tories faced electoral ‘massacre’ if he stayed

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What to stream this week: ‘Hit Man,’ Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX, Star Wars: Hunters and Idris Elba

June 3, 2024

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Nigerian singer Tems’ debut album, Dakota Johnson plays a woman questioning her sexuality in “AM I OK?”

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Jon Stewart calls rejection of UK candidate for liking one of his sketches ‘dumbest thing since Boris Johnson’

May 30, 2024

Faiza Shaheen says she has been barred by the Labour Party from contesting her local constituency at the upcoming general election following criticism of her …

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Cringe didn’t kill off the flash mob – Boris Johnson did

May 28, 2024

The sight of throngs of people coming together in public to dance or freeze or do something silly was once ubiquitous, if always soundtracked by …

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Exclusive: Mike Johnson and Chuck Schumer to invite Netanyahu to address Congress

May 22, 2024

Johnson said he will speak with Israeli PM about setting a date for his address

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Nadhim Zahawi says it was a mistake for Tories to force Boris Johnson from No 10

May 18, 2024

Former chancellor, who was one of those who urged Johnson to go, says Tories should have realised ‘Twitter was not the country’ Former chancellor Nadhim …

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Mike Johnson and Donald Trump’s marriage of convenience

May 14, 2024

The two are now in an ironclad union — and divorce is not an option

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s very public bid to oust Mike Johnson fails minutes after she files motion

May 8, 2024

‘It’s a gimmick, it’s a joke, it’s laughable,’ says fellow Republican while Greene says ‘we need Republicans that are finally going to stand up and …

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Watch live: Mike Johnson speaks as Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens vote to oust him

May 7, 2024

Watch live as US House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Majority Leader Scalise, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, and others …

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Marjorie Taylor Greene will meet with speaker Mike Johnson as House could vote on removal this week: Latest

May 6, 2024

Democrats said they will vote to save the Speaker if Marjorie Taylor Greene forces a vote to remove him

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Boris Johnson tried to use Prospect magazine as voter ID at polling station

May 4, 2024

Former prime minister was initially turned away from the polls after falling foul of legislation he introduced

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Boris Johnson ‘pays tribute’ to polling staff who refused to let him vote without ID

May 4, 2024

Ex-PM turned away from South Oxfordshire police commissioner vote for not having valid ID – a rule he introduced Local and mayoral election results – …

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Johnson turned away from voting after forgetting ID

May 3, 2024

The former prime minister returned later with the necessary ID and was able to vote.

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Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo ID

May 2, 2024

Former prime minister Boris Johnson was caught out by a law his own government introduced as he went to vote on Thursday

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Andy Street and Ben Houchen turn to Boris Johnson in mayoral election run-in

May 1, 2024

Incumbents promote messages of support from ex-PM despite largely avoiding linking themselves with wider Tory party UK politics – latest updates Andy Street and Ben …

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Zelensky thanks US Congress after Johnson bucks conservatives to pass Ukraine aid

April 21, 2024

$60.8bn bill focused on Ukraine aid finally passed House on Saturday

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Speaker Johnson sets out separate bills for foreign aid votes, with $60bn for Ukraine and $26bn for Israel

April 17, 2024

Mike Johnson released the bill texts amid calls by two far-right representatives to remove him from the speakership

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White House open to Johnson plan for separate Ukraine and Israel funding bills

April 16, 2024

White House not rejecting House Speaker’s plan for separate defence funding bills for Israel and Ukraine

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Mike Johnson slams Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘absurd’ bid to oust him as second lawmaker joins push

April 16, 2024

House Speaker says he’s ‘not concerned’ about far-right members trying to oust him

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Are Mike Johnson and Donald Trump suddenly a match made in heaven?

April 11, 2024

The two are meeting in Mar-a-Lago this week, even as Marjorie Taylor Greene seethes

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Sunak’s smoking ban is nuts, says Boris Johnson

April 11, 2024

The proposed law aims to phase out tobacco sales by stopping anyone born after 2009 buying cigarettes.

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Boris Johnson calls Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban ‘absolutely nuts’

April 11, 2024

Former PM laments state of Tory party saying it is ‘mad’ that party of Winston Churchill is ‘banning cigars’ UK politics – latest updates Boris …

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Anti-ageing activist Bryan Johnson sparks controversy with picture of his face

April 11, 2024

‘I’m transitioning,’ wrote millionaire who is trying to live forever

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Mike Johnson suffers embarrassing defeat over government spying bill Trump wanted to kill

April 10, 2024

Privacy advocates want stricter reforms to warantless surveillance program

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Shameful to call for UK to end Israel arms sales, Johnson says

April 6, 2024

Some MPs have urged the UK to reassess how it supports Israel after aid workers were killed in air strikes this week.

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Banning arms sales to Israel would be ‘insane’, says Boris Johnson

April 6, 2024

Former prime minister says a western arms embargo on Israel would ‘hand victory’ to Hamas Middle East crisis – live updates Boris Johnson has said …

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Dwayne Johnson shocks fans after releasing a men’s shampoo: ‘He can’t even vouch for the product’

April 5, 2024

‘This man has no business in the shampoo department,’ jokes one fan

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Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Mike Johnson as House passes $1.2trn spending package

March 22, 2024

Two-thirds majority reached to pass spending package – 286 voted in favour and 134 voted against

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Boris Johnson did not consult watchdog over paid role with hedge fund

March 20, 2024

Ex-UK PM was required to seek permission for paid role with Merlyn Advisors, for whom he spoke to Venezuela president Boris Johnson did not seek …

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Drakeford likens Johnson to absent football manager

March 13, 2024

The outgoing first minister criticised the former prime minister’s leadership during the pandemic.

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Johnson flew to Venezuela for unofficial talks

March 10, 2024

The ex-prime minister held a private meeting with the country’s President Nicholas Maduro last month.

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Boris Johnson ‘held unofficial talks with president of Venezuela in February’

March 9, 2024

Former PM apparently met autocratic leader Nicolás Maduro over concerns he may supply weapons to Russia Boris Johnson flew to Venezuela in February for unofficial …

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Boris Johnson reveals he is joining GB News

October 27, 2023

Former PM promises to share his ‘unvarnished’ views on politics – in new warning to Rishi Sunak

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Boris Johnson: Former prime minister to host GB News show

October 27, 2023

Johnson, who stepped down as an MP earlier this year, will present and produce his own programmes.

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Boris Johnson to join GB News as presenter

October 27, 2023

Former prime minister will be latest Conservative politician to take up role at news channel Boris Johnson has announced he is joining the broadcaster GB …

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Trump ally Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker

October 25, 2023

Louisiana’s Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress.

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House finally has a speaker as Mike Johnson wins after weeks of chaos

October 25, 2023

Mike Johnson is a hardliner on abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights and led an amicus brief to overturn the 2020 election results in swing states

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Trump congratulates speaker nominee Mike Johnson after slamming Emmer

October 25, 2023

‘I am not going to make an Endorsement in this race, because I COULD NEVER GO AGAINST ANY OF THESE FINE AND VERY TALENTED MEN,’ …

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Mike Johnson named next House speaker nominee amid GOP carnage: Live

October 25, 2023

Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson is now the fourth GOP nominee for House speaker in two weeks – after Tom Emmer abruptly pulled out following criticism …

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Polling guru: Boris Johnson and Liz Truss scandals to blame for Tory disaster

October 20, 2023

John Curtice says Partygate and Truss’ economic crash behind ‘extraordinary’ surge in Labour popularity

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Covid inquiry texts show No 10 staff complaining about Carrie Johnson

October 13, 2023

The Covid inquiry releases messages between civil servant Simon Case and No 10 adviser Dominic Cummings.

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Boris Johnson did not want meetings with Drakeford and Sturgeon

October 11, 2023

Former prime minister tells Covid inquiry that he was worried UK could look like a mini-EU.

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John Cena apologises to Dwayne Johnson for criticising his pivot from WWE to acting

October 9, 2023

The actors had a long-standing rivarly in the WWE, but their behind-the-scenes friendship experienced a rough patch in 2011 when Cena publicly shunned Johnson for …

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Boris Johnson ‘scrawled in capitals that long Covid was ‘b*****ks’, Covid Inquiry hears

October 3, 2023

Long Covid groups claim the former prime minister initially ‘denied the truth of the suffering’

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Theresa May joins Johnson and Cameron in warning against HS2 cuts

September 30, 2023

Tory former leader criticises Rishi Sunak’s potential plans to scrap Manchester leg and change London terminus Theresa May has become the third Conservative former prime …

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Sunak mocks Johnson, Truss and Hancock in speech to political journalists

September 28, 2023

The Prime Minister was addressing the Westminster correspondents’ dinner in central London

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Sunak mocks Johnson, Truss and Hancock in speech to political journalists

September 28, 2023

The Prime Minister was addressing the Westminster correspondents’ dinner in central London.

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Boris and Carrie Johnson deny nanny was sacked for having glass of wine with former PM

September 25, 2023

Theresa Dawes claims she was given just 15 minutes to pack her bags

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Boris Johnson should pay back taxpayer-funded Partygate legal fees, says Labour

September 24, 2023

Exclusive: Party also calls for an investigation into ‘issues’ with the Cabinet Office’s inquiry sign-off process Boris Johnson should pay back his taxpayer-funded legal fees …

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Boris Johnson and David Cameron warn Rishi Sunak not to cut back HS2

September 23, 2023

Proposed cuts branded ‘Treasury driven nonsense’ by ex-PM

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HS2: Johnson warns against ‘mutilated’ version of HS2

September 23, 2023

The former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government’s commitment to the rail link.

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Boris Johnson attacks Rishi Sunak’s plans to ease net zero goals: ‘We cannot afford to falter’

September 20, 2023

Former prime minister Boris Johnson said Britain ‘cannot afford to falter now or in any way lose our ambition for this country’

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Boris Johnson called his allies ‘The Munsters’, new book alleges

September 19, 2023

The Right to Rule describes Johnson as isolated on back benches, ‘scathing’ in private about MPs who did back him Boris Johnson described his political …

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No 10 officials discussed asking queen to talk to Boris Johnson about his behaviour

September 18, 2023

BBC series says officials and Buckingham Palace discussed ‘utterly grim’ environment at Downing Street Senior government officials spoke to Buckingham Palace to express worries about …

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Officials discussed raising Boris Johnson concerns to Queen

September 18, 2023

Government officials raised fears about the former PM’s conduct in the pandemic to Buckingham Palace.

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Sunak and Johnson Covid-19 inquiry appearances delayed ‘to avoid party conference season’

September 17, 2023

Questions for current and ex-PM over their handling of the pandemic put off until November The “box office” inquisitions that will bring Rishi Sunak, Boris …

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Boris Johnson attacks UK aid to Ukraine: ‘What the hell are we waiting for?’

September 13, 2023

Former PM says west is dragging its feet in support for Ukraine and calls for urgent supply of weaponry in Spectator column Boris Johnson has …

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Dwayne Johnson surprises celebrity bus tour in Los Angeles: ‘Did you guys go to my house yet?’

September 7, 2023

‘Happy folks. Love to see it,’ former professional wrestler says

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Tottenham sign Wales international Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest

September 1, 2023

Brennan Johnson scored eight goals last season to help Nottingham Forest stay in the Premier League.

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Tottenham agree fee for Brennan Johnson with Nottingham Forest

September 1, 2023

The Wales international was Spurs’ number one target following the departure of Harry Kane.

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Transfer deadline day LIVE: Ryan Gravenberch on brink of Liverpool move as Spurs chase Brennan Johnson

September 1, 2023

Premier League clubs have less than 24 hours to conclude their transfer business with the deadline later this evening

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Nadine Dorries’ Boris Johnson book in legal delay

August 31, 2023

The book on Boris Johnson’s downfall claims to reveal “corruption” and “secrecy” in Downing Street.

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‘Dumbest man alive’: Will Smith and Dwayne Johnson react to Kevin Hart injury

August 26, 2023

Comedian is reassuring concerned fans after ‘stupidest s*** ever’

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‘Dumbest man alive:’ Will Smith and Dwayne Johnson reassure Kevin Hart as injury leaves him in wheelchair

August 26, 2023

Comedian is reassuring concerned fans after ‘stupidest s*** ever’

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Charlotte Owen: Former Boris Johnson aide becomes youngest ever peer after taking seat in House of Lords

July 25, 2023

Baroness Owen’s appointment to the House of Lords was branded ‘completely staggering’ by one No 10 insider

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Boris Johnson nominee joins Lords as youngest peer

July 24, 2023

A former adviser to Boris Johnson joins the House of Lords as its youngest member.

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Charlotte Owen: Ex-Boris Johnson adviser joins Lords as youngest peer

July 24, 2023

Charlotte Owen, 30, was included in the former prime minister’s resignation honours list.

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Boris Johnson says Natwest boss must quit if she leaked Nigel Farage’s account details

July 21, 2023

The former prime minister called for an inquiry into reporting on the Farage account closure row

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Boris Johnson says WhatsApps for Covid inquiry recovered

July 21, 2023

The inquiry is waiting for some of the ex-PM’s messages, due to problems accessing his old phone.

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Pay-offs for officials during chaotic Truss and Johnson era cost taxpayer more than £750,000

July 20, 2023

Former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher, who quit after drunkenly groping two men, was given £7,920 in severance pay

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Boris Johnson controversy calls entire honours system into question, warns damning Lords report

July 17, 2023

Senior peers set out plan for ‘fair and sustainable’ reforms to appointments process

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Johnson resignation honours ‘brought into question’ Lords appointments process

July 16, 2023

A report by a cross-party committee of peers said a fairer system for appointing members of the Lords needs to be introduced.

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Boris Johnson ‘can’t remember passcode’ to phone with Covid WhatsApp messages

July 13, 2023

Concerns over attempt to unlock former PM’s old iPhone could erase messages

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Boris Johnson ‘has forgotten’ passcode for phone wanted by Covid inquiry

July 13, 2023

Spokesperson says ex-PM wants to hand over WhatsApp messages but experts describe latest development as ‘pretty lame excuse’ Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages are yet to …

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Boris Johnson early Covid WhatsApps still not passed to inquiry

July 12, 2023

The government had until 16.00 BST on Monday to hand over the ex-PM’s messages to the Covid inquiry.

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Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of son

July 11, 2023

The couple announce the birth Frank Alfred Odysseus Johnson, their third child together.

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Johnson allies avoid punishment for interfering with Partygate inquiry

July 10, 2023

MPs take no further action as Partygate parliamentary proceedings conclude Boris Johnson’s allies have avoided being punished over the parliamentary Partygate inquiry after MPs endorsed …

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Rita Ora urges people to ask Boris Johnson about breaching lockdown rules rather than her

July 8, 2023

In 2020, a Johnson spokesperson condemned Ora’s lockdown-breaching party, saying she should be ‘setting an example’

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Ministers lose legal challenge over Boris Johnson WhatsApps

July 6, 2023

Government had argued it should get to decide what material was ‘unambiguously irrelevant’ to Covid inquiry UK politics live – latest updates The government has …

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