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'Won't damage their chances,' says Boris Johnson on UK PM candidates

Outgoing British PM Johnson said on Monday that he would not want to damage the chances of any of the candidates in the leadership race to succeed him at 10 Downing Street by endorsing a favourite.

'To make the right decisions': Rishi Sunak bids to replace PM Johnson

Rishi Sunak became hugely popular during the pandemic after crafting a massive package worth tens of billions of pounds to help businesses and workers

What's next for UK? Boris Johnson quits as PM, but not gone yet

Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader after months of ethics scandals and a party revolt. But he remains Britain's prime minister for now while a successor is chosen. With British politics in turmoil, here's a look at what will happen next: WHY IS BORIS JOHNSON RESIGNING? Johnson's resignation on Thursday comes after he weathered numerous scandals during a tumultuous three years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules of British politics. He survived a no-confidence vote last month. But recent revelations that Johnson knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a lawmaker before he promoted the man to a senior position in his government led to Johnson's resignation. SO IS JOHNSON STILL PRIME MINISTER? Yes, for now. His resignation, which came after dozens of ministers quit his government in protest, sparks a party contest to replace him as leader. All Conservative lawmakers are eligible to run, and party officials could open the

Indian-origin Braverman early contender for UK PM race as Johnson quits

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister

Defiant British PM Johnson vows to 'keep going' amid flurry of resignations

A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday vowed to "keep going" as he appeared before a hostile crowd of parliamentarians

UK political crisis deepens as PM Johnson's leadership hangs in the balance

For British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, this year has been about firefighting one crisis after the next as he once again faces a hostile crowd in the House of Commons on Wednesday. It follows a night of turmoil after his former close ally, Rishi Sunak, resigned as Chancellor of the Exchequer without mincing his words about the failing levels of competency within the government. He was joined by another senior minister, Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who stormed out as Chancellor over two years ago under Johnson's leadership but was brought back into the fold. There is no doubt that the latest developments reflect a deepening political crisis for the Conservative Party government and most believe it is a question of when rather than if Johnson, 58, will be replaced by a new leader. There is a general view that he will have to be taken out kicking and screaming, and has no plans to make a quiet exit. The Tory party has already tried once to unseat Johnson as its leader, with a vote o

Political foes revel in UK PM Boris Johnson's woes in Parliament

A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted Wednesday that he is getting on with his job, as he faced Parliament for the first time

UK PM Boris Johnson wins confidence vote but suffers big rebellion

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins confidence vote with 59% share

UK PM Boris Johnson forced to explain actions in fresh partygate row

"I did not consider that the circumstances in which I received a fixed-penalty notice were contrary to the regulations," Johnson said in a letter of explanation to Geidt, which has been made public

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson awaits judgment of 'partygate' report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been shadowed by career-threatening scandal for months but so far he has escaped unscathed.

Boris Johnson says sorry for partygate as critics prep censure bid

Johnson told lawmakers in the House of Commons that it simply "did not occur to me that the birthday gathering, complete with a cake, was a party

48 hours before UK PM's arrival in India, no clarity on itinerary yet

The first UK prime minister to visit Gujarat, Johnson will begin his two-day visit to India with Modi's home state on April 21, ahead of "in-depth" talks with the latter in New Delhi on April 22.

UK PM to arrive in Ahmedabad on April 21, hold 'in-depth' talks with Modi

Boris Johnson will become the first British Prime Minister to visit Gujarat when he lands in Ahmedabad next week for a two-day visit to India

Will ensure Putin's barbaric venture ends in failure: UK PM Boris Johnson

Asserting that the United Kingdom stands with Ukraine, Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that his thoughts remain with all those affected in the conflict.PM Johnson tweeted, "Four years ago our country was rocked when Russian military intelligence deployed a chemical weapon on Salisbury's streets. My thoughts remain with all those affected and I pay tribute to the tireless efforts of all those involved in the response to this despicable attack."He further said, "Nations across the world, including Ukraine, stood with us then. Today we stand with Ukraine in doing everything we can to ensure Putin's barbaric venture ends in failure."Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of United Nations, said in a tweet today, "The UN is working 24/7 to scale up the capacity to deliver life-saving support to people desperate for protection and shelter in Ukraine & neighbouring countries. We are fully committed to staying and delivering for everyone affected by this deadly ...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's woes follow him on diplomatic trip abroad

Johnson was trying to show NATO's resolve in response to Russia massing troops near its neighbour's borders. But faced questions about a police investigation into lockdown-breaching government parties

UK PM Boris Johnson signals early end to Covid isolation rules

Laws requiring people in England with COVID-19 to self-isolate will be lifted within weeks, bringing an end to all domestic coronavirus restrictions

UK's embattled Johnson seeks reset with major economic plan

The British government set out plans Wednesday for a huge shift in power and wealth to left-behind regions of the country, a long-standing promise to the voters who helped put Prime Minister Boris Johnson in office. Johnson's Conservative government was elected in 2019 on a pledge to level up one of Europe's most regionally unequal countries by improving transport links, infrastructure and economic opportunities in swaths of the country hit by shuttered industries and public funding cuts. The government fleshed out that promise Wednesday with details of plans to invest in public transport, education, digital connectivity and R&D in poorer regions, mostly in central and northern England, by 2030. It also said more regions will get elected mayors with substantial powers, and derelict industrial sites will be targeted for major regeneration projects. As yet, though, there are few details of how the ambitious plans will be funded. Britain has long had deep regional divides, with money

UK PM Boris Johnson expected to receive edited partygate scandal report

Amid an outcry from Opposition ranks over the extended delay, the Met Police issued a statement on Friday to clarify that it was not responsible for delaying the report

UK: Fresh allegations against Boris Johnson in lockdown birthday party row

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing allegations in the ongoing partygate scandal as details emerged of a surprise birthday cake party organised for him at the peak of the first lockdown

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with British counterpart Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his British counterpart Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit here and the two leaders discussed cooperation in areas like green hydrogen, renewables and clean technology, economy and defence. This was the first in-person meeting between Modi and Johnson following the British Prime Minister's twice cancelled visit to India earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The interaction, soon after the opening ceremony of the World Leaders' Summit at COP26, was scheduled to focus on the UK-India climate partnership as well as a review of the 2030 Roadmap for stronger UK-India strategic ties signed by the two leaders during a virtual summit in May this year. "Marching ahead on Roadmap 2030. PM @narendramodi met UK PM @BorisJohnson in Glasgow today. Congratulated him for successfully organising @COP26. Discussed cooperation in areas like green hydrogen, renewables & clean tech. Also exchanged views on economy, defence, .