Boris Johnson

News, analysis, and features on former British prime minister and Conservative Party leader Boris Johnson

Police call to Boris Johnson’s home after reports of domestic incident

Police call to Boris Johnson’s home after reports of domestic incident

Tory leadership contender’s partner heard telling him to ‘get off’ her during disturbance

Fri Jun 21 2019 - 20:37

Impatient, hostile Europe readies itself for Boris Johnson

Impatient, hostile Europe readies itself for Boris Johnson

Business Week: also in the news was jobs; houses; economy; and banker accountability

By Colin GleesonFri Jun 21 2019 - 16:00

Tánaiste warns against ‘dumbing down’ of Border challenges to ‘tech solutions’

Tánaiste warns against ‘dumbing down’ of Border challenges to ‘tech solutions’

Coveney says some rhetoric in Tory leadership debates over no-deal Brexit ‘simply not based on reality’

By Barry RocheFri Jun 21 2019 - 12:21

Bank of England dismisses Boris Johnson’s Brexit claim

Bank of England dismisses Boris Johnson’s Brexit claim

Tory leadership frontrunner said UK could avoid trade tariffs in the event of no deal

By Chris GilesFri Jun 21 2019 - 09:06

Tory leadership race comes down to Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt

Tory leadership race comes down to Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt

Michael Gove eliminated by just two votes in fifth and final round of voting

By Denis StauntonThu Jun 20 2019 - 20:32

Boris Johnson skips Gove psychodrama to face ideal opponent

Boris Johnson skips Gove psychodrama to face ideal opponent

Few doubt Tory frontrunner’s supporters voted to ensure Jeremy Hunt emerged

By Denis StauntonThu Jun 20 2019 - 19:53

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt: The two Tories fighting it out to be PM

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt: The two Tories fighting it out to be PM

Profiles: Former journalist who led Leave campaign faces off against cabinet’s richest man

By Denis StauntonThu Jun 20 2019 - 19:50

Boris Johnson’s shiftiness raises suspicions of hardline Brexiteers

Boris Johnson’s shiftiness raises suspicions of hardline Brexiteers

Retreat from firm commitment on Brexit date leaves Johnson exposed to attack

By Denis StauntonWed Jun 19 2019 - 20:36

Tory leadership race nears run-off as Rory Stewart eliminated

Tory leadership race nears run-off as Rory Stewart eliminated

MPs to pick Boris Johnson challenger on Thursday as Stewart finishes last in third round

By Denis StauntonWed Jun 19 2019 - 19:47

Brexit: Global firms postponing transfer of capital to EU from UK

Brexit: Global firms postponing transfer of capital to EU from UK

International lenders and financial firms delaying move despite regulatory pressure

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 18:03

Boris Johnson’s main opponent ... Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson’s main opponent ... Boris Johnson

Leadership debate TV review: In a wily tactic, Johnson pretended he wasn’t a politician at all

By Peter CrawleyWed Jun 19 2019 - 15:46

School suspends imam who appeared on BBC Tory debate

School suspends imam who appeared on BBC Tory debate

Abdullah Patel, who asked about Islamophobia, said to have posted ‘extremely disturbing’ tweets

By Jim Waterson and Haroon SiddiqueWed Jun 19 2019 - 13:55

Heathrow unveils £30bn runway plan as Boris Johnson finds other places to be

Heathrow unveils £30bn runway plan as Boris Johnson finds other places to be

Schwarzenegger and Mr Motivator drive last-minute redress scheme

By Fiona WalshWed Jun 19 2019 - 07:24

Limitations of Tory hopefuls on full display in ill-tempered debate

Limitations of Tory hopefuls on full display in ill-tempered debate

Rory Stewart is emerging as the only candidate with a chance of defeating Boris Johnson

By Denis StauntonTue Jun 18 2019 - 22:27

Boris Johnson in commanding lead ahead of third Conservative ballot

Boris Johnson in commanding lead ahead of third Conservative ballot

Five leadership contenders rule out calling a general election before Britain leaves EU

By Denis StauntonTue Jun 18 2019 - 22:26

Five line out for Tory leadership debate after Raab is eliminated

Five line out for Tory leadership debate after Raab is eliminated

Boris Johnson got 126 votes in second round of voting, 80 ahead of nearest rival

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 20:38

Brexit: Brussels refuses UK request for separate citizens’ rights deal

Brexit: Brussels refuses UK request for separate citizens’ rights deal

Barnier warns UK Brexit secretary withdrawal agreement cannot be carved up

By Patrick SmythTue Jun 18 2019 - 18:26

Tory rivals turn on Rory Stewart as campaign gathers pace

Tory rivals turn on Rory Stewart as campaign gathers pace

Insurgent candidate questioned over possible MI6 past as leadership push gains ground

By Rowena MasonTue Jun 18 2019 - 13:58

Fintan O'Toole: Boris Johnson is the fool who would play the king

Fintan O'Toole: Boris Johnson is the fool who would play the king

Johnson gets away with unabashed lying because he shifts between joker and politician

By Fintan O'TooleTue Jun 18 2019 - 05:00

Tory leadership race: Matt Hancock declares for Boris Johnson

Tory leadership race: Matt Hancock declares for Boris Johnson

Backing of Europhile health secretary is big boost for frontrunner to replace Theresa May

By George ParkerMon Jun 17 2019 - 15:15

Johnson’s rivals scrap for second place as frontrunner stays under cover

Johnson’s rivals scrap for second place as frontrunner stays under cover

Hunt ahead among public endorsements from MPs in race to join Johnson on final ballot

By Denis StauntonMon Jun 17 2019 - 12:46

Rory Stewart takes centre stage as Tories play politics in TV debate

Rory Stewart takes centre stage as Tories play politics in TV debate

To deal or not to deal is the question as live event becomes ‘Hamlet’ without the prince

By Denis StauntonMon Jun 17 2019 - 01:00

Conservative contenders clash over Brexit during leadership debate

Conservative contenders clash over Brexit during leadership debate

Rory Stewart accused his rivals of engaging in ‘a competition of machismo’

By Denis StauntonSun Jun 16 2019 - 22:42

Chris Johns: Gathering global economic clouds no reason to forecast rain

Chris Johns: Gathering global economic clouds no reason to forecast rain

The constant threat of war between Russia and the US didn’t derail the global economy – and didn’t happen

By Chris JohnsSun Jun 16 2019 - 13:54

British citizen jailed in Iran begins new hunger strike

British citizen jailed in Iran begins new hunger strike

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe starts ‘continual vigil’ outside embassy in London

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 15:03

Tory push to ‘just get on’ with Brexit threatens Irish Border crisis

Tory push to ‘just get on’ with Brexit threatens Irish Border crisis

Cliff Taylor: Britain’s next PM may be willing to run the risks to the North of a no-deal exit

By Cliff TaylorSat Jun 15 2019 - 06:10

Pat Leahy: Leo Varadkar’s fate is at stake as he faces three great tests

Pat Leahy: Leo Varadkar’s fate is at stake as he faces three great tests

Taoiseach must regain initiative as he tackles Brexit, public pay, and end of Government

By Pat LeahySat Jun 15 2019 - 05:30

Boris Johnson faces an uncomfortable spotlight on the road to No 10

Boris Johnson faces an uncomfortable spotlight on the road to No 10

Dublin and Brussels are hoping for a ‘Nixon in China’ moment from Tory frontrunner

By Denis StauntonSat Jun 15 2019 - 05:00

Budget 2020 is likely to be much tighter than anticipated due to no-deal Brexit risk

Budget 2020 is likely to be much tighter than anticipated due to no-deal Brexit risk

Paschal Donohoe may table a budget in which spending is significantly curtailed

By Fiach KellySat Jun 15 2019 - 04:33

Diarmaid Ferriter: A Boris Johnson victory may not be a doomsday scenario for Ireland

Diarmaid Ferriter: A Boris Johnson victory may not be a doomsday scenario for Ireland

Tory leadership contender is so unprincipled and dishonest he may retreat on the Border

By Diarmaid FerriterSat Jun 15 2019 - 02:00

Irish Times view on the Tory party leadership: Boris Johnson is evading his way to victory

Irish Times view on the Tory party leadership: Boris Johnson is evading his way to victory

For the sake of his party, his country and its neighbours, frontrunner must face greater scrutiny

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 00:05

Chips down for investors as markets chafe on Broadcom sales warning

Chips down for investors as markets chafe on Broadcom sales warning

In Dublin, Iseq fell 0.6%, with poor performances from some larger financial stocks

By Mark PaulFri Jun 14 2019 - 19:55

Boris Johnson calls for withdrawal agreement to be broken up

Boris Johnson calls for withdrawal agreement to be broken up

Hancock pulls out of Tory leadership race, leaving six candidates vying for two places

By Denis StauntonFri Jun 14 2019 - 18:58

Former Labour MP Chuka Umunna joins Liberal Democrats

Former Labour MP Chuka Umunna joins Liberal Democrats

Third party in six months for politician who joined new party Change UK in February

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 15:16

Dublin could yet be left to yearn for days of May’s premiership

Dublin could yet be left to yearn for days of May’s premiership

Business Week: Also in the news was Government spending; tourism; and housing

By Colin GleesonFri Jun 14 2019 - 14:45

Threat of no-deal Brexit ‘like shooting your foot off’

Threat of no-deal Brexit ‘like shooting your foot off’

Confederation of British Industry dismisses negotiating tactic of Tory leadership hopefuls

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 08:08

Tory drugs, Uber air taxis and fashion retail bright spots

Tory drugs, Uber air taxis and fashion retail bright spots

Planet Business: Political buccaneers and a reflective billionaire take centre stage

By Laura SlatteryFri Jun 14 2019 - 05:00

European stocks up slightly on metal and mining gains

European stocks up slightly on metal and mining gains

Iseq index climbed 1% as building materials group CRH posted 2.3% gain

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 20:44

First round win leaves Johnson on course to be next PM

First round win leaves Johnson on course to be next PM

Former UK foreign secretary secures resounding early victory in Tory leadership race

By Denis StauntonThu Jun 13 2019 - 19:58

Boris Johnson tops poll in first round of Conservative race

Boris Johnson tops poll in first round of Conservative race

Mark Harper, Esther McVey and Andrea Leadsom eliminated from contest to succeed May

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 19:25

Boris Johnson’s team aim to keep him quiet as he opens big lead

Boris Johnson’s team aim to keep him quiet as he opens big lead

Hunt and Gove look the most likely to fight it out for second slot in Tory leadership battle

By Denis StauntonThu Jun 13 2019 - 19:00

Tory leadership candidates: The opium user, the buffoon and more

Tory leadership candidates: The opium user, the buffoon and more

The Conservative party has had its first vote on a future leader. Six candidates remain

By Patrick FreyneThu Jun 13 2019 - 10:46

Boris Johnson has clear lead as Conservatives set to vote

Boris Johnson has clear lead as Conservatives set to vote

Frontrunner says no-deal Brexit ‘last resort’ ahead of first round of leadership contest

By Denis StauntonWed Jun 12 2019 - 21:09

Johnson undamaged after deliberately dull campaign launch

Johnson undamaged after deliberately dull campaign launch

He refused to be drawn on his conflicting statements about using cocaine when he was younger

By Denis StauntonWed Jun 12 2019 - 20:43

MPs reject motion to stop next prime minister taking UK out of EU without deal

MPs reject motion to stop next prime minister taking UK out of EU without deal

Johnson says Britain must leave EU in October as further delay to Brexit would lead to Conservative defeat in next general election

By Denis StauntonWed Jun 12 2019 - 20:22

European shares drop on weak Chinese data and trade fears

European shares drop on weak Chinese data and trade fears

Iseq drops 1.5% as CRH pulls back in line with a broad sell-off by European and US peers

By Joe BrennanWed Jun 12 2019 - 18:38

Slowdown ‘inevitable’ but no signs of crash coming

Slowdown ‘inevitable’ but no signs of crash coming

Fiscal council chairman Séamus Coffey sees risks not being comparable to those of 2007/2008

By Ciarán HancockWed Jun 12 2019 - 17:43

UK not ready for a no-deal Brexit on October 31st, confidential cabinet note warns

UK not ready for a no-deal Brexit on October 31st, confidential cabinet note warns

New PM would find it very hard to prepare on medicines and border controls in time – note

By George ParkerWed Jun 12 2019 - 11:08

Inept slew of Tory politicians have hands on history’s tiller

Inept slew of Tory politicians have hands on history’s tiller

This is a time when we can only feel a deep well of sympathy for ordinary British people

By Kathy SheridanWed Jun 12 2019 - 05:00

Fintan O'Toole: Gove's cocaine use may explain his attack on the peace process

Fintan O'Toole: Gove's cocaine use may explain his attack on the peace process

The coked-up rant in Michael Gove’s Belfast Agreement pamphlet makes more sense now

By Fintan O'TooleTue Jun 11 2019 - 06:00

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