Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister was asked three times on Monday morning about the likelihood of further measures but refused to answer. Speaking to journalists at a vaccination centre in Paddington, he said: “Throughout the pandemic I’ve been at great pains to stress to the public that we have to watch where…

L ong queues formed at the Port of Dover on Friday as thousands of travellers tried to get to France ahead of the country’s ban on UK tourists, which comes into force at 11pm. Many brought their Christmas travel plans forward to avoid the new restrictions, which require UK citizens…

By Francesca Gillett BBC News Media caption, Watch Boris Johnson set out the latest plans to tackle Omicron Booster jabs will be offered to everyone over 18 in England from this week, the PM has announced, as he declared an "Omicron emergency". "No one should be in any doubt, there…

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that Britain faces a “tidal wave” of infections from the omicron coronavirus variant, and announced a huge increase in booster vaccinations to strengthen defenses against it. In a televised statement, Johnson said everyone age 18 and older will be offered a…

OMI DAYS 17:51, 12 Dec 2021Updated: 20:22, 12 Dec 2021BORIS Johnson made a surprise speech TONIGHT after the Covid alert level was raised this evening. The UK has been moved to level four due to the increased pressure on the NHS and "high" transmission rate of Omicron. 1 Boris Johnson…

Video Loading Video Unavailable Prime Minister Boris Johnson is making a televised address to the nation tonight (Sunday, December 12) - following an increase in the UK Covid alert level. Downing Street said Mr Johnson would deliver "a recorded statement to provide an update on booster vaccines". The address is…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under growing pressure on Sunday as an image emerged of another alleged party held at Downing Street in December last year at a time when social mixing was banned due to the Covid-19 lockdown rules. ‘The Sunday Mirror’ published a picture of Johnson at…

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At the British general election in December 2019, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson campaigned on a pledge to “Get Brexit Done” — and won by a landslide. But just two years on, Johnson’s once seemingly unassailable position is looking shaky after a series of scandals have left his credibility in…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a news conference for the latest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update in the Downing Street briefing room, in London, Britain December 8, 2021. Adrian Dennis/Pool via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.comJohnson spokesman says no plans for new restrictionsDaily cases on Friday…