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Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson is a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Boris Johnson is a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022. He also served as Mayor of London and as Foreign Secretary.

What it is

Boris Johnson is a British politician and writer. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022, and previously as Mayor of London (2008–2016) and Foreign Secretary (2016–2018). He has remained a prominent public figure since leaving office.

Why it matters

Johnson’s premiership affected Canada through UK foreign policy, Commonwealth ties, and coordinated responses to issues such as Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine. His leadership during these global events shaped UK-Canada relations.

Key details

Born in New York City on 19 June 1964, Johnson studied at Eton College and Balliol College, Oxford. He became Prime Minister on 24 July 2019 and resigned on 6 September 2022 after a period of political scandal. He married Carrie Symonds in May 2021.

In short

  • Born 19 June 1964 in New York City.
  • Prime Minister from 24 July 2019 to 6 September 2022.
  • Also served as Mayor of London and Foreign Secretary.
  • Resigned in 2022 after cabinet resignations and scandal.
Canadian angle

Johnson’s premiership affected Canada through UK foreign policy, Commonwealth ties, and coordinated responses to issues such as Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine.

Quick questions

Who is Boris Johnson?
Boris Johnson is a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022.
When did Boris Johnson become prime minister?
He became prime minister on 24 July 2019.
Is Boris Johnson married?
Yes. He married Carrie Symonds in 2021.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boris-Johnson
    Supports: Birth date, background, premiership dates, and resignation context
  2. UK Government — https://www.gov.uk/government/people/boris-johnson
    Supports: Official dates in office and parliamentary/ministerial roles
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Johnson
    Supports: Basic biography, offices held, and personal name
  4. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-59966249
    Supports: Marriage to Carrie Symonds and post-premiership activity
  5. The Museum of the Prime Ministers — https://www.museumofpm.org/prime-ministers/boris-johnson/
    Supports: Premiership dates, resignation, and major issues during tenure