Boris johnson succeeds foreign secretary

Published 13 July 2016 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing New Prime Minister Theresa May has made Boris Johnson, the former London mayor who led the Brexit campaign, foreign secretary in her new government. He replaces Philip Hammond, who becomes chancellor. Ex-Energy Secretary Amber Rudd is home secretary and Eurosceptic David Davis is the Brexit secretary. Ex-chancellor George Osborne was fired, the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg said. On arriving at Downing Street, Mrs May vowed to lead a government that works for all, not just the "privileged few". New cabinet: Who's in, who's out? May vows to be 'one nation' prime minister Cameron makes farewell speech from Downing Street Who is Theresa May? A profile of the UK's new PM In pictures: The UK gets a new leader The UK's second female prime minister promised to give people who were "just managing" and … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson made foreign secretary by Theresa May

Boris Johnson has not denied claims that his wife, Carrie, had been considered for senior roles in the Government and Royal household, as he was mocked by Sir Keir Starmer over wanting to appoint her. Urged by Chris Elmore, a Labour MP, to “be honest” with the House of Commons and say if he ever considered appointing Ms Johnson to one of the posts, the Prime Minister did not give a straight answer. During Prime Minister’s Questions, he said: “I know why Labour members want to talk about non-existent jobs in the media – because they do not want to talk about what is going on in the real world.” It comes amid a week of half-denials by the Prime Minister and Downing Street, following reports of numerous jobs to which he is said to have tried to appoint Mrs Johnson. This allegedly included a £100,000 role in the Foreign Office while Mr Johnson was foreign secretary, at the time the two were reportedly having an affair. A spokesman for Mrs Johnson has described the claims as … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson fails to deny that Carrie was considered for Foreign Office and royal jobs

Train strikes latest: 'Public is behind us' claims RMT Lib Dem-Labour ‘pact’ could sink Tories Teacher strike would be unforgivable, says Zahawi PM to tell Prince Charles: I'm proud of Rwanda migrant plan PM fails to deny Carrie was considered for Foreign Office job Ukraine war: Russia 'destroys army fuel tanks' L ord Frost has criticised Boris Johnson as he accused the Prime Minister of making “factually incorrect statements” about employment levels in the UK. The former Brexit minister said he wished Mr Johnson “would not say things like that which are obviously not true” in reference to a claim made by the PM that there are more people in work now than before the pandemic. Speaking at an event hosted by the UK in a Changing Europe think tank this morning, Lord Frost said: “I wish he would not say things like that which are obviously not true, making factually incorrect statements. "But in the end it’s for the Prime Minister’s own party and … [Read more...] about Lord Frost accuses Boris Johnson of making ‘factually incorrect statements’

Boris Johnson today refused to deny considering a plum job or jobs for his future wife Carrie. The Prime Minister was asked if he had “ever considered” her appointment to either a taxpayer-funded government post - or “any organisation in one of the royal households”. It comes after the Mirror revealed the Prime Minister asked Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to approach the Royal Foundation which runs the Earthshot Prize in autumn 2020 - while she was his fiancee. According to the Telegraph, the senior civil servant asked the Foundation if Mrs Johnson would be suitable for a communications role, and whether she could expect to be paid. The Palace is said to have decided it would be inappropriate. It followed allegations Boris Johnson tried to make Carrie his £100,000-a-year, taxpayer-funded chief of staff two years earlier, when he was Foreign Secretary and she was his girlfriend. The Mirror also reported a bid by the PM to get her a role as an ambassador on the COP 26 … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson refuses to deny he looked at plum job for future wife Carrie

Mr Johnson said there is a 'moral case' for the West to act quickly (Image: Getty) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info He said Britain was willing to assist too with de-mining operations off Ukraine's southern coast. Britain may also offer insurance to ships to move millions of tons of grain stuck in the country. Related articles Top Tory Oliver Dowden RESIGNS in fury over by-election thrashing Brexit is at risk: There is now proof of a Labour - Lib Dem pact The Prime Minister said: "I don't want to get into the technical or military details. "But you can take it from what we have already done in supplying equipment to the Ukrainians … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson says British troops can help get grain out of Ukraine

Boris Johnson auctioned off a cosy dinner with himself, Theresa May and David Cameron for £120,000 as he begged Tory donors to fill his election war chest. Super-rich donors paid thousands to attend the lavish Tory Summer Party, held at London's V&A museum, where they rubbed shoulders with Cabinet ministers, party chiefs and the PM. Cabinet members in attendance at the bash included Chancellor Rishi Sunak , Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss , Health Secretary Sajid Javid , Welfare Secretary Therese Coffey and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng . Millionaire property mogul Nick Candy and his wife, former Neighbours star Holly Vallance, also attended. Tory donor Lubov Chernukhin ( Image: George Cracknell Wright/LNP) And Lubov Chernukhin, the biggest female political donor in British history, also attended the posh do. In auctions at previous events, Ms Chernukhin has won tennis matches with Mr Johnson and Mr Cameron, a … [Read more...] about Inside glitzy Tory Summer Party where donors bid £120k for dinner with Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson denies MPs are 'plotting' to remove him as PM Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson ’s Conservative Party suffered two losses as Labour regained control of Wakefield and the Liberal Democrats overturned a 24,000-majority in Tiverton and Honiton. Following on from the results , former leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Vince Cable suggested that a General Election could be held in October. Related articles Boris Johnson health: PM taken to hospital as Raab forced to step up Time to stop meddling EU! Truss rallying cry as she plots to DEFY bloc He told Express.co.uk : “It's quite possible that an … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson calling a snap General Election would be ‘very unwise’

Boris Johnson is facing a new plot to oust him, as Conservative rebels launched a push to change party rules in order to hold another vote on his leadership. MPs who want to remove the Prime Minister are seeking election to the 18 most senior posts on the 1922 Committee, which dictates how to conduct confidence votes in Tory party leaders. Currently, Mr Johnson is protected from another leadership vote for a year, after winning a poll earlier this month – despite 41 per cent of Tory MPs voting for his removal. Under 1922 Committee rules, another vote cannot be held for a year. However, rebels want that rule scrapped. The regulations can be changed at any time by a simple majority of 10 out of the 18 senior 1922 Committee figures. Three Tory MPs who want Mr Johnson out told The Telegraph they would seek election, promising a rule change. One said: “We could be heading into a world where the situation is beyond a joke. At that point, you need officers who are willing to say: … [Read more...] about Tory rebels plot next move to oust Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson is resisting public pressure from his own Defence Secretary and the head of the Army to increase military spending amid a Cabinet split over future funding. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister will say that the UK is spending 2.3 per cent of GDP on defence as he arrives at a Nato summit to agree an international push into eastern Europe to ward off the threat from Russia. At the gathering in Madrid, Mr Johnson will call on other member nations to “dig deep” and increase spending targets beyond the current level of two per cent of GDP. But his rallying call threatens to be undermined by the opposition of two senior Cabinet ministers over his refusal to increase Britain’s own budget, as well as concern that he is planning to breach a manifesto commitment to link military spending to inflation . The Telegraph can reveal that Downing Street intervened to water down calls for higher defence expenditure from Ben Wallace in a speech delivered on Tuesday. Mr Wallace, the … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson faces Cabinet battle over defence spending

Tom Tugendhat has become the first Tory MP to say he would run to replace Boris Johnson in a leadership contest. It comes less than 24 hours after reports that the Prime Minister will receive imminently the report from Sue Gray into alleged breaches of Covid restrictions during ‘partygate’. Mr Tugendhat, a former soldier and the current chair of the foreign affairs select committee, said: "I think I'm making it pretty clear that I think that it's up to all of us to put ourselves forward. “And it's up to the electorate, in the first case parliamentary colleagues, and in the second case the party, to choose." He declined to say whether he had put in a letter of no confidence in Mr Johnson, despite the long-standing dislike between the two men. He admitted in an interview with Times Radio on Saturday: "My job is to hold to account whoever is the foreign secretary and whoever is the prime minister.” He is the first candidate to say openly that he will run if Mr Johnson were … [Read more...] about Tom Tugendhat: I would run to replace Boris Johnson in a leadership contest