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 takes a tumble in tug of war with armed force
- Tuesday, 27 October 2015
London mayor Boris Johnson has taken a tumble in a charity tug of war in London. Mr Johnson and members of the armed forces were taking part in the traditional event to launch London Poppy Day - with the mayor leading from the front for his team. It is the latest in a series of sporting mishaps to befall the mayor who has become renowned for throwing himself into such events.
