British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today that weaning off Russian energy imports would be a positive outcome of the war in Ukraine as Western countries seek to curb purchases of Russian goods. “Out of this disaster, out of Putin’s war, I think something good will come, that Europe will be independent of Russian hydrocarbons,” […]
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Boris Johnson in Kyiv – He praised Ukraine for its resistance
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised Ukraine for resisting Russian aggression during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Wednesday and said now was not the time to push forward a “fragile negotiation plan”, Reuters reported. Johnson, who is due to leave office next month, spoke at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky […]
The leaders of Britain, the US, France and Germany discussed the security of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the leaders of the US, France and Germany stressed today, in a telephone conversation they had, that it is important to ensure the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities, Downing Street announced. “In their telephone call, Prime Minister (Johnson), President (US Joe) Biden, President (France Emmanuel) Macron and Chancellor (Germany […]
Boris Johnson expresses his disgust at Salman Rushdie’s murderous attack
The Prime Minister of Great Britain, Boris Johnson, recently expressed his disgust at the murderous attack on the famous writer Salman Rushdie today. “I am appalled that Sir Salman Rushdie was stabbed while exercising a right which we must never stop defending. My thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. We hope they […]
Boris Johnson leaves cost of living crisis ‘to future PM’
Downing Street said today it was up to the “future prime minister” to take action on the cost of living crisis, as outgoing Boris Johnson was blamed for his absence despite a worsening economic situation. The head of the Conservative government, who is supposed to handle current affairs, went on honeymoon in Slovenia last week […]
The ‘political vacuum’ in the UK threatens to ‘deepen’ the financial crisis
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was once again heavily criticized on Monday, as the “political vacuum” that has been created at the heart of his government threatens to lead the country into an even deeper economic crisis before his successor takes office. in September. Britain is preparing for a long recession, the Bank of England […]
Britain: Truss lead in succession race – Secures Mordod’s support
British Foreign Minister Liz Truss, who is seen as the hot favorite to succeed Boris Johnson as the leader of the Conservative Party and as Prime Minister, today secured the support of Penny Mordant, who she narrowly edged out to reach the final round against former finance minister Rishi Sunak. Undersecretary for Trade Penny Mordant […]
Britain: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak in the final race to succeed Boris Johnson
Liz Truss will face Rishi Sunak in the final round to succeed Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of Britain, as noted by CNBC. Trade Secretary Penny Mordant dropped out of the race on Wednesday after receiving the least support (105 votes) in the fifth round of voting among Tory MPs. Former Finance Minister Sunak maintained […]
Boris Johnson: Goodbye… with ‘Hasta la vista, baby!’
Conservative MPs greeted the conclusion of today’s intervention by Boris Johnson in the House of Commons, during his final appearance on “Prime Minister’s Hour”, with warm applause. “We helped, I helped, get this country out of the pandemic and help save another country from barbarism. And, frankly, that’s enough for the march. Mission accomplished,” he […]
The British government will hold a vote to seek a vote of confidence in Parliament on Monday
The British government will hold a vote to seek a confidence vote on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s political affairs spokeswoman said today, after the opposition Labor party’s bid for such a process was blocked as ministers objected to its wording. Johnson has said he will step down once the ruling Conservative party chooses a […]
