Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from July 2019 to September 2022 and Leader of the Conservative Party. He previously held the offices of Foreign Secretary (2016‑2018) and Mayor of London (2008‑2016). Johnson is a prominent figure in UK politics, notably for his role in the Brexit process and for being the subject of multiple inquiries and controversies during and after his premiership.
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Boris Johnson is a member of the Conservative Party, which is a centre‑right political party in the United Kingdom.
He was described by a former Northern Ireland secretary as 'extremely cavalier' in his handling of Brexit, treating the referendum as a sort of Eton game.
Timeline
COVID‑19 inquiry criticism of No 10 culture
The UK Covid inquiry found that a 'toxic' No 10 culture harmed the Covid response, criticizing Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, and Matt Hancock for contributing to poor decision‑making.
Allegations of improper Tory donations
No 10 files raised questions over whether donations to the Conservative Party were legal after a foreign billionaire who met then‑PM Boris Johnson at Downing Street was described in an official log as a 'donor'.
Brexit handling described as cavalier
A former Northern Ireland secretary accused Boris Johnson of being 'extremely cavalier' in his handling of Brexit, treating the referendum as a sort of Eton game.
Conservative Party
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is affiliated with Conservative Party.
Government of the United Kingdom
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is affiliated with Government of the United Kingdom.
Mayor of London
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is affiliated with Mayor of London.
Foreign Secretary
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is affiliated with Foreign Secretary.
Member of Parliament
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is affiliated with Member of Parliament.