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
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Boris Johnson takes to the stage to set out his vision for Brexit
2 October 2018 • 1:26pm Theresa May sets out post-Brexit immigration proposal PM says high-skilled EU workers will be given priority Heterosexual couples to be granted civil partnerships Boris Johnson to give speech at Tory party conference His 'positive vision' for Brexit is backed by Arlene Foster William Hague: Why a second vote would solve nothing Auto update On Off 1:26PM Capitalism must not be treated as a 'boo' word There is no other economic system which can deliver prosperity and fulfil people's ambitions and needs, Mr Johnson argues. He stressed the positives of globalisation, referencing goods from Uxbridge which are exported to Los Angeles and Saudi Arabia. On his recent visit to Peru, the first taken by a British foreign secretary for 52 years, Mr Johnson said the UK's membership of the EU had meant that the UK had turned its back on trade with emerging markets like those found in South America. "Think … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson takes to the stage to set out his vision for Brexit
Boris Johnson arrives to frenzy as hundreds of supporters queue around the block ahead of Brexit speech
2 October 2018 • 12:11pm Theresa May sets out post-Brexit immigration proposal PM says high-skilled EU workers will be given priority Heterosexual couples to be granted civil partnerships Boris Johnson to give speech at Tory party conference His 'positive vision' for Brexit is backed by Arlene Foster William Hague: Why a second vote would solve nothing Boris Johnson has arrived to huge fanfare at the Conservative Party conference, as hundreds of supporters begin to queue in anticipation of his Brexit speech. The former foreign secretary, who is in Birmingham for one day only to set out his vision for Britain, was greeted to a "presidential" welcome from fellow Brexit-supporting MPs. A media frenzy ensued as he was shepherded inside, whilst a queue of party members, several hundred metres long, began forming two hours before he was due to speak. His intervention, which will take place at 1pm, is expected to be the … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson arrives to frenzy as hundreds of supporters queue around the block ahead of Brexit speech
Boris Johnson: Chequers is a moral and intellectual humiliation for this country
Boris Johnson: Chequers is a moral and intellectual humiliation for this country BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Boris Johnson has issued a blistering attack on Theresa May’s Brexit strategy just days before the Conservative Party conference. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/boris-johnson-chequers-is-a-moral-and-intellectual-humiliation-for-this-country-37362632.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37362631.ece/0eb9c/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_d1ea3288-89f8-4552-9748-20ae4a862138_1 Email Boris Johnson has issued a blistering attack on Theresa May’s Brexit strategy just days before the Conservative Party conference. The former foreign secretary, who sensationally quit the Cabinet in July, described the Prime Minister’s Chequers plan as “a moral and intellectual humiliation for this country” that will “cheat the electorate” if implemented. Mr Johnson, in a Telegraph op-ed, accused the Government and civil … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson: Chequers is a moral and intellectual humiliation for this country
The Bojo factor: why Boris Johnson always comes out smelling of roses
And what is this new gripping drama, you cry? Why, it’s the life and times of Boris Johnson, of course. The bumbling, blonde, bicycling Brexiteer has become the Taylor Swift of UK politics; people just love to hate him. Another day, another scandal seems to be his motto. If he isn’t making ludicrous statements comparing women who wear burkas to letterboxes, he’s accusing Theresa May of wrapping a suicide vest around the British constitution over her Chequers deal. But love him or loathe him, Johnson has the ability to attract attention wherever and whenever he commands it. He even has his own celebrity portmanteau. ‘BoJo’ has a history of catapulting himself into the spotlight after making a catalogue of social faux pas, which, in the early days at least, were often viewed as endearing and seemingly harmless. Londoners were quite fond of the bumbling buffoon, waving at him as he cycled through the streets on his affectionately-termed ‘Boris … [Read more...] about The Bojo factor: why Boris Johnson always comes out smelling of roses