New Statesman appeals to Boris’s friends to ‘free him from the misery of being PM’
"Just as it’s not fair to keep animals shut up in zoos, is it really humane to keep politicians stuck in posts that are causing them pain?"
Tag: Boris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician and writer serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since July 2019. He was Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 2016-2018 and Mayor of London 2008-2016. Johnson has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 and was previously MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008. He has been described as adhering to the ideology of one-nation and national conservatism.
Johnson plots to let ministers scrap legal rulings they don’t like
The PM reportedly wants to curtail the process of judicial review. Critics say he's seeking a "more compliant judiciary".
Trevelyan heads to Washington with UK – not EU – still hit by steel tariffs
The trade secretary is seeking a US free trade deal, amid rumours the UK is being punished because of Brexit.
Johnson announces drug crackdown – after cocaine gets found in the toilet of his own Westminster office
The government's new strategy could include attendance at drug aware courses with criminal sanctions for those who continue to use.
Hoyle calls the cops over Commons cocaine claims
An investigation found traces of cocaine across the parliamentary estate, it has emerged.
Bad news for Gove: Boris plans drug crackdown
The prime minister's plan to tackle drug-related crime will include removing passports from offenders.
Sniffer dogs deployed to crack down on Commons cocaine use
Evidence of class A drugs have been discovered across the parliamentary estate, it has emerged.
Johnson to launch inquiry into Arthur Labinjo-Hughes murder
The investigation will reportedly involve police, schools, social services and probation watchdogs
Britain’s Covid progress ‘being squandered’, top scientist claims
Sir Jeremy Farrar bemoaned the lack of political leadership over Covid as he called for urgent action to tackle Omicron.