Watch: PM ridiculed over comments about immigration and fall of Rome
"Confirms my views about the inadequacy of education provision at Eton," wrote one Twitter user.
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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician and writer serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since July 2019. He was Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 2016-2018 and Mayor of London 2008-2016. Johnson has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015 and was previously MP for Henley from 2001 to 2008. He has been described as adhering to the ideology of one-nation and national conservatism.
Brexit trade shift away from EU ‘could double UK shipping emissions’
'Global Britain' could increase emissions by the equivalent of 44,000 transatlantic flights, research found.
Johnson: Climate failure could herald onset of ‘new dark ages’
Speaking from the Colosseum, Johnson compared the climate crisis to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Boris calls Poland to moan about the European Court of Justice
Both the UK and Poland are in long-running disputes with Brussels over the role and reach of the ECJ.
Rob Roberts: Disgraced MP let back into Tory party
Rob Roberts sexually harassed a member of staff - but his Conservative membership will be reinstated from Monday.
Macron: ‘Brexit has put Britain’s credibility at stake’
Boris Johnson admitted there is currently "turbulence" in the Anglo-French relationship.
UK threatens to disrupt EU fishing amid France trawler tussle
French Ambassador to the UK Catherine Colonna will be challenged on the issue by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.
Elevenses: Burnham’s Bus Bonanza
From the newsletter: Cash is being splashed on local transport, but it's far from devolution.
‘Poo titles for Boris’ trends – we got our hands dirty looking for best reactions
'The Origin of Faeces' was one suggestion, while 'Reservoir Bogs' and 'One Poo Over the Cuckoo's Nest' were also touted.