Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson is a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from July 2019 to September 2022. Born on June 19, 1964, in New York City, he was raised in the United Kingdom and went on to become one of the most high-profile and controversial political figures of his time.

Before becoming Prime Minister, Johnson had a varied political career. He served as the Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016, where he was known for his charismatic and often unconventional leadership style. He was later elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, a position he held until his resignation as Prime Minister.

Johnson is perhaps best known for his prominent role in the Brexit campaign, advocating for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. His leadership in the Vote Leave campaign played a key part in the referendum victory in 2016, which led to the UK’s decision to leave the EU. His political success in the aftermath of the Brexit referendum eventually propelled him to become Prime Minister in 2019, after Theresa May resigned following a period of political deadlock over Brexit.

As Prime Minister, Boris Johnson oversaw the final stages of the Brexit process, including securing a revised withdrawal agreement with the EU and leading the UK out of the EU in January 2020. His tenure was also marked by the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which included implementing lockdown measures, vaccination campaigns, and managing the economic fallout.

While Johnson was widely admired by some for his strong leadership during Brexit and his ability to galvanize political support, he also faced criticism for his handling of the pandemic, various scandals, and concerns about his leadership style.

In September 2022, Boris Johnson resigned as Prime Minister amid a wave of political pressure and scandals involving his administration, including the Partygate scandal, which involved allegations of gatherings at Downing Street during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Johnson's career has been marked by both admiration and controversy, and he remains a highly polarizing figure in British politics. He is also known for his colorful writing and journalism before entering politics, having served as editor of The Spectator and written numerous books, including works of history and biography.