Boris Johnson – The Diplomatic Envoy

“Partygate” Covers Up Deeper Problems Within UK Media

February 14, 2022February 13, 2022 Andrea Gonzalez 0 Comments politics, Europe, UK, Boris Johnson, COVID-19

In November of 2021, a series of rumors about social gatherings at Downing Street, the home and office of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, set off a spiraling crisis that put his career in jeopardy. According to Foreign Policy, Johnson’s residence hosted over a dozen gatherings with more than 100 staff. At the same time, COVID-19 restrictions kept working class Britons from “mixing, visiting elderly relatives, or attending the funerals of loved ones.”

2021 Europe

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson May Lose Job Over “Partygate” Scandal

January 31, 2022January 30, 2022 Christopher Benítez Cuartas 0 Comments politics, Europe, Scandal, UK, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s political career may be in danger as allegations swirl that he attended a 50-person Christmas party at 10 Downing Street while the rest of England was under lockdown. According to BBC News, Johnson also hosted a “bring your own booze” event with around 100 invitees in May of 2020. The revelations have sparked speculation Johnson may have to step down, and that a Conservative party election will determine a new party leader and prime minister.

September 2021 International News

England Reverses Course on Vaccine Passports

September 30, 2021March 21, 2022 Isabelle Agustin 0 Comments COVID-19, Vaccine Passports, Europe, UK, Boris Johnson

On September 12, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his decision to scrap the introduction of vaccine passports. Johnson revealed this in his plans on how to manage COVID-19 in the winter months, according to Reuters.

September 2020 International News 2020 Europe

Brexit Talks Face New Crisis as British Legislature Threatens International Law

September 25, 2020June 15, 2021 Andrea Hebel 0 Comments EU, International Law, UK, Boris Johnson

Brexit talks have hit a new crisis in the European Union (EU), with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowing to continue with a controversial bill that threatens to undermine Britain’s current exit agreement, and which many say breaks international law. According to CNBC, the proposed Internal Market Bill would give the British government the power to not consult the EU in aid cases regarding trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the EU. This move counteracts their initial withdraw agreement with the EU, signed in January.

April 2020 International News 2020 Europe

UK Prime Minister Tests Positive for Coronavirus

April 6, 2020April 5, 2020 Morgan Huber 0 Comments UK, Boris Johnson, Coronavirus, COVID-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, 24 hours after beginning to show mild symptoms.

March 2020 International News 2020 Europe

Brexit: The United Kingdom’s attempt to negotiate a trade deal with the EU and France turns bitter

March 30, 2020 Mark Stachowski 0 Comments United Kingdom, France, EU, Brexit, Boris Johnson

With the United Kingdom out of the European Union (EU), the country is now expected to face more difficulty in negotiating trade deals and working with other European countries.

February 2020 International News 2020 Europe

Brexit: The United Kingdom Officially Leaves the European Union

February 10, 2020June 15, 2021 Megan Gawron 0 Comments Boris Johnson, EU, Brexit, UK

As of January 31st, 2020, the nearly four years of waiting finally ended: the UK officially left the EU, entering a transition period that will last until December 2020.

November 2019 International News 2019 Europe

Brexit’s Trouble Continues

November 4, 2019November 3, 2019 Luisa Chainferber 0 Comments Brexit, Britain, UK, Boris Johnson, EU

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted a Brexit extension until January 31 of next year from the original October 31 deadline.

International News 2019 Europe

Brexit Bogged Down in the House of Commons

October 28, 2019October 27, 2019 Emma Reed 0 Comments EU, Brexit, UK, Boris Johnson, British Parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently attempting to push the House of Commons to vote on his Brexit Deal after previously being snubbed by the Speaker of the House.

September 2019 Focus Presidental Rhetoric 2019

Focus on Presidential Rhetoric: Boris Johnson

September 17, 2019January 22, 2021 Brian Hilyard 0 Comments Brexit, FOCUS, UK, Boris Johnson, Domestic Unrest

While Boris Johnson’s strange antics are admired by many in the UK, his critics say he is inappropriately disheveled and unprepared, or more crudely, an opportunistic clown. However, instead of merely stumbling around, it may be an intentional tactic on his part.