Journalism of Courage
Boris Johnson’s journey from journalist to UK PM
Johnson is admired by many Conservatives for his ability to connect with voters, but others mistrust him for his long record of misleading and false statements, verbal blunders and erratic performance.
Updated: July 25, 2019 06:39 IST
1 / 5Boris Johnson finally accomplished his long-cherished ambition to be UK prime minister, defeating foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt to the top post. (Reuters)
2 / 5The former British foreign secretary succeeds incumbent Theresa May as Conservative party leader and UK Prime Minister. (AP)
3 / 5During his first term as London Mayor, Johnson banned alcohol consumption in public transport and introduced the cycle hire scheme. (AP)
4 / 5From 2016 to 2018, he was appointed as Foreign Secretary during Theresa May’s leadership. (AP)
5 / 5Johnson resigned last year in July over Prime Minister Theresa May’s plans to leave the European Union, leaving the British leader’s Brexit plans all but in tatters. (AP)
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