Boris Johnson
Former Prime Minister
Boris Johnson
Former Prime Minister
Boris Johnson is a British politician, journalist, and author who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022. Born in 1964, he was educated at Eton College and Oxford University, where he studied Classics. Before entering politics, he worked as a journalist, notably as editor of The Spectator. He became an MP in 2001, later serving as Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. A key figure in the 2016 Brexit referendum, Johnson was a leading advocate for the UK's departure from the European Union. He became leader of the Conservative Party in 2019, succeeding Theresa May, and won a landslide general election victory later that year, securing a mandate to "get Brexit done."
Boris Johnson resignation speech
- Thursday, 07 July 2022
Boris Johnson’s resignation speech on July 7, 2022, came after a wave of resignations from government ministers and growing pressure from within his own Conservative Party. The speech marked the end of his tumultuous tenure as Prime Minister, which was marred by multiple scandals, including the "Partygate" scandal, which involved gatherings at Downing Street during COVID-19 lockdowns, and his handling of the national response to the pandemic and other crises. His leadership faced increasing criticism over a series of missteps, and many members of his party felt that his position had become untenable.
