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Rishi Sunak launches bid to succeed Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister

“Someone has to grip this moment and make the right decisions,” Rishi Sunak said in a social media video launching…

Updated: July 8, 2022 21:25 IST

Forever controversial and projecting himself as a ‘people’s man’ with that famous hairstyle of his, a series of events have contributed to the present state of affairs for Johnson.

Boris Johnson: End of the Road

Importantly, he also announced that he was going to stay on as the PM till the next leader was elected…

July 8, 2022 17:16 IST

Race to replace UK prime minister Boris Johnson picks up momentum

There are now four confirmed contenders, including Tory backbench MP Steve Baker, since Johnson announced his resignation as Tory leader…

July 8, 2022 16:43 IST

Besides being fined by Scotland Yard for a birthday party in the Cabinet Room of Downing Street on June 19, 2020, the storm around the scale of unlawful behaviour under his leadership refused to die down even after his repeated apologies in Parliament.

From Brexit messiah to partygate, Boris Johnson quits as UK PM

The most damaging political scandal he was hit with as the Prime Minister was what has now become known as…

Updated: July 7, 2022 23:57 IST

Widely seen as an enthusiastic cheerleader for closer ties with India, Johnson had a palpably close bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi - someone he would often refer to as his special friend or "khaas dost".

Cheerleader Boris Johnson set India-UK partnership on comprehensive course

But domestic pressures of the partygate scandal of COVID law-breaking parties within UK government offices followed Johnson to India, even…

July 7, 2022 18:46 IST

The race to replace Johnson, who announced on Thursday that he would quit office, could take weeks.

What next for UK economy as Boris Johnson quits?

Following is a summary of the key questions hanging over the British economy as the political drama plays out.

July 7, 2022 17:20 IST

Now UK’s Boris Johnson has quit, who could replace him?

Below is a summary of some of those who could be in the frame to replace him. However, there is…

July 7, 2022 17:12 IST

Boris Johnson resigns, to stay British PM until new leader elected

Johnson, 58, said he will remain in charge at 10 Downing Street until the process of electing a new leader…

Updated: July 7, 2022 17:34 IST

Boris Johnson agrees to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader gets elected

Johnson, 58, will remain in charge at 10 Downing Street until the process of electing a new leader is completed…

July 7, 2022 14:42 IST

‘Absolutely defiant’ Boris Johnson will fight to stay as UK PM amid cabinet revolt

Amid ongoing speculation over his leadership, Johnson’s parliamentary private secretary James Duddridge said on Wednesday that he expects the prime…

July 7, 2022 11:32 IST

Huge blow for UK PM Boris Johnson as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Chancellor Sunak and Health Secretary Javid both announced they were quitting in letters posted to Twitter within minutes of each…

Updated: July 6, 2022 09:32 IST

British PM Boris Johnson under pressure over Conservative lawmaker’s misconduct

In the wake of the resignation, the Prime Minister’s office said Johnson was not aware of any specific allegations against…

July 5, 2022 16:37 IST

UK government faces new boozy scandal as deputy whip quits

British tabloid The Sun reported that Pincher groped two men Wednesday night at a private members club in London for…

July 1, 2022 15:40 IST

New plot to oust British PM Boris Johnson after by-election defeats

Johnson, 58, survived a vote of no confidence in his leadership earlier this month even though 148 of his MPs…

Updated: January 17, 2023 18:43 IST

UK Conservatives lose two by-elections, dealing blow to PM Boris Johnson

The losses – one in the Conservatives’ traditional southern heartlands and in a northern England seat won from Labour in…

Updated: June 24, 2022 11:01 IST

UK PM Boris Johnson survives confidence vote

The vote on Monday night rounded off a frenzied day of political high drama and speculation as Johnson, 57, made…

June 7, 2022 10:02 IST

If UK PM Boris Johnson is ousted, who could replace him?

Johnson has vowed to fight on as leader, but if he loses the confidence vote he will be out of…

June 6, 2022 15:06 IST

Boris Johnson’s future as UK PM hangs in balance over partygate

Under Tory party rules, 54 letters are required to trigger a secret ballot and whips and rebel MPs reportedly believe…

June 5, 2022 17:25 IST

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