After indefinitely delaying his book on the riddle of “Shakespeare’s genius” due to the knotty puzzle of Brexit, Boris Johnson’s book on the Bard is finally set see the light of day, nearly four years late. Originally scheduled to be published in October 2016, Johnson’s Shakespeare: The Riddle of Genius was delayed, with its publisher Hodder & Stoughton saying at the time that the book would “not be published for the foreseeable future”. The Mail later reported that Johnson was believed to be paying back his £500,000 advance for the book, with rumours circulating that he had not written a single word, and that academics had been approached for “last-minute” assistance. On Tuesday, Hodder & Stoughton confirmed that the book would now be published in April 2020, and that it is not yet finished. According to the publisher, the book will see the former foreign secretary explaining “Shakespeare’s genius in a … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson’s much-delayed Shakespeare book now set for 2020
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Opinion: Amber Rudd, back away from Boris Johnson – the last thing world needs is a ‘Bamber’ Tory leadership
Right, your starter for 10 (if not, God willing, for No 10). Will they be “Bamber” as in Gascoigne? Or “Judd”, as in snooker virtuoso Trump? “They” are world’s worst Churchill impersonator Boris Johnson and the Windrush scandal's very own Amber Rudd. The dwelling on a Brangelina-esque portmanteau is inspired by reports that a leadership ticket is imminent. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. Subscribe now The latest rumour concerning the small number of Tories (30 or 40, 50 at most) turning their minds to succeeding Theresa May hasn’t been officially confirmed by a categorical denial. But credible media outlets report that Bamber/Judd are close to forming what one calls, with no ironic intent, “a dream ticket”. What you’d have to ingest for the subconscious to crank out that dream would exhaust the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Amber Rudd, back away from Boris Johnson – the last thing world needs is a ‘Bamber’ Tory leadership
New play reimagines the ‘deeply divisive’ career of Boris Johnson
Life by Press Association March 14, 2019, 12:47 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter A new play will explore the “compelling, colourful, deeply divisive” career of Boris Johnson. The Last Temptation Of Boris Johnson will chart the Leave campaigner’s impact on recent history and the “lust” for political power. Jonathan Maitland has written the play, which is set at the zenith of Mr Johnson’s influence during the Brexit campaign, and depicts him in the political wilderness in 2029. The cast for the drama has now been announced, with Will Barton, who previously played the former foreign secretary in BBC Two drama Theresa vs Boris: How May Became PM, in the lead role. Scripts for the play will reportedly change on a nightly basis to reflect developments in the Brexit process. Maitland said of his play and protagonist: “Boris Johnson is the perfect subject: … [Read more...] about New play reimagines the ‘deeply divisive’ career of Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson urges Tories to tackle crime and cutting taxes after Brexit in secret leadership pitch to Tory MPs
BORIS Johnson has urged the Tories to focus on fighting crime and slashing taxes after Brexit in a secret leadership pitch to Tory MPs. The ex-foreign secretary made a fresh rally cry to MPs at an event at the Centre for Social Justice think tank last week. The Brexiteer, 54, courted 30 politicians and told them: "Our One Nation Tory values will knock Corbyn out of the park". One MP told the Mail on Sunday: "It came across as a clear Boris pitch to us that he was more than just a Brexiteer constantly agitating against Theresa May’s cop-out to Brussels. "There was a lot of talk about fighting crime, building infrastructure, expanding home ownership, cutting taxes, all that sort of thing." The policies will be popular among Tory voters and members alike - but it's the latter he has to woo to get into No10 in the first place. Mr Johnson is widely seen as the favourite to take over from Mrs May if she stands down as PM or gets booted out. The Sun revealed earlier this month that she … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson urges Tories to tackle crime and cutting taxes after Brexit in secret leadership pitch to Tory MPs
Boris Johnson: John McDonnell should be ‘utterly ashamed’ of calling Winston Churchill a ‘villain’
Labour shadow Chancellor should be "utterly ashamed" of calling Winston Churchill a "villain" and must withdraw them immediately, Boris Johnson has said. The former foreign secretary - who has written an acclaimed biography of the wartime leader - said Mr McDonnell was ignoring history in making his judgement. Mr McDonnell was asked last night at an event run by the Politico website: “Winston Churchill - hero or villain?” He replied: “Tonypandy. Villain.” Last night Boris Johnson MP, Churchill's biographer, told the Telegraph: "Winston Churchill saved this country and the whole of Europe from a barbaric fascist and racist tyranny and our debt to him is incalculable. "If John McDonnell had the... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson: John McDonnell should be ‘utterly ashamed’ of calling Winston Churchill a ‘villain’