British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the House of Commons Privileges Committee as a “kangaroo court” that conducted a “witch hunt” to drive him out of Parliament. File | Photo Credit: AP Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament about the lockdown-flouting parties that undermined his credibility and contributed to his downfall, a … Read more
Boris Johnson, whose career has been a roller coaster of scandals and comebacks, led the Conservatives to a landslide victory in 2019 but was forced out by his own party less than three years later. File | Photo Credit: AP Several dozen allies of former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson received honours from King Charles … Read more
London CNN — Boris Johnson will on Wednesday hit back at claims he deliberately misled parliament while serving as British prime minister. The former UK leader will give evidence to a parliamentary committee that is investigating Johnson’s claim that Covid-19 rules and guidelines were followed “at all times” during his time in 10 Downing Street. … Read more
Jo Johnson, the brother of Boris Johnson. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS Lord Jo Johnson, younger brother of former British prime minister Boris Johnson, has resigned his non-executive directorship of a UK-based investment firm linked with the now-withdrawn Adani Enterprises Follow-on Public Offer (FPO). ‘The Financial Times’ newspaper referenced UK Companies House records to reveal … Read more
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak | File Photo | Photo Credit: Reuters British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Monday ordered an investigation into a wealthy ally’s murky tax dealings as he again vowed “integrity” in his government after Boris Johnson’s scandal-plagued tenure. As well as the probe into Conservative party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi, PM Sunak faced … Read more
A select list of stories to read before you start your day. A select list of stories to read before you start your day. Boris Johnson drops U.K. Prime Minister comeback bid, Sunak favourite to win Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain’s next Prime Minister after Boris Johnson withdrew from the contest on Sunday, … Read more
Spoke to King Charles III on intent to resign, says Tory leader; a ‘leadership election’ will be completed next week, she says; reports say that former PM Boris Johnson is planning a comeback Spoke to King Charles III on intent to resign, says Tory leader; a ‘leadership election’ will be completed next week, she says; … Read more
The outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss also announced that a “leadership election” will be “completed in the next week” The outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss also announced that a “leadership election” will be “completed in the next week” Britain is about to get its third Prime Minister in three months, with Prime Minister Liz Truss … Read more
A trade deal between Britain and India might not contain everything that the services sector wants, UK trade minister Kemi Badenoch said on Tuesday as a deadline to complete the deal approaches. Before stepping down, former prime minister Boris Johnson set a target with Indian leader Narendra Modi to complete a free trade agreement (FTA) … Read more
London CNN Business — Across the United Kingdom, businesses and households are warning that they won’t make it through the winter without help from the government. That sets up enormous challenges for the incoming prime minister, who will be announced this week. For months, the United Kingdom has endured a leadership vacuum while the country … Read more