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Tory leadership favourite Boris Johnson faces court over Brexit claims

The former foreign secretary has been ordered to attend court to face allegations he misled the public in the run up to the 2016 referendum.

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What is Boris Johnson's view on Brexit?

The main subject on everyone's lips in the UK is Brexit and that doesn't look set to change in the coming months — where does the man who could be the next prime minister stand on the issue?

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Who is favourite to replace Theresa May as UK prime minister?

With May's looming departure, a leadership void might not only appear in the Conservative Party but also in the prime minister's office as well. But who do the oddsmakers think to have the best chance to take the helm of Britain's oldest political party and perhaps the UK as a whole?

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Boris Johnson to seek Tory leadership as May plans exit

Tory MP and Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson has claimed he will run for Conservative Party leadership as Theresa May plans to set a date for her departure.

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Who is the favourite to replace UK prime minster Theresa May?

She hasn't stepped down yet but that hasn't stopped British bookmakers speculating on who will succeed her.

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Boris Johnson gets up close and personal with a cheetah

The former UK foreign minister cuddled up with a cheetah at Howletts Animal Park in Kent.

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Backstop, EU negotiations, and worries in Ireland

Tonight's episode of Raw Politics discusses what could come next for Brexit following last night's vote.

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MPs will vote down May's deal if changes insufficient: Boris Johnson

In light of Tuesday evening's votes in the House of Commons, Boris Johnson, former UK foreign minister, remained unconvinced that the result would change the course of Brexit.

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Watch: Boris Johnson urges May to remove backstop from Brexit deal

Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson outlined his vision for Britain in a speech at construction equipment company JCB's world headquarters in central England.

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Who could replace UK PM Theresa May if she loses no confidence vote?

Everything you need to know about the most likely candidates to replace Theresa May if she loses Wednesday's no-confidence vote.

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Boris Johnson's unused water cannons sold for £11,000

Back in 2014, then-mayor of London Boris Johnson purchased three water cannons in order diffuse crowds in the case of riots. They were never used and cost taxpayers £320,000.

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Who is your money on to be the next Conservative Party leader?

Who could take over from Theresa May? Bookmaker William Hill has the odds on who could be the next party leader.

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'Govt. on verge of total surrender in Brexit negotiations' — Johnson

Former British foreign minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday the UK government was "on the verge of total surrender in Brexit negotiations".

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Watch: Boris Johnson effigy going up in flames for UK bonfire night

A giant effigy of Britain's former foreign secretary and leading Brexiteer, Boris Johnson has been burned during bonfire night celebrations on Saturday in Kent, England.

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Euroviews. Boris Johnson is a political arsonist. He must never be allowed to lead UK | View

Time is running out for a decent Brexit - and for the former Foreign Secretary's political career.

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Euroviews. Orban is not Hungary, like the Conservative Party is not the UK | View

Any hopes that the new Foreign Secretary would tone down the rhetoric were quickly dispelled recently with Jeremy Hunt’s appalling and indefensible comparison of the EU to a ‘Soviet prison’- prompting Nigel Farage to remark that Hunt was now ‘talking his language.’

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Watch: Boris Johnson's Brexit showcase

From Mayor of London to Vote Leave Campaigner to Foreign Secretary - could Boris Johnson's strange trajectory lead to the top job?

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Theresa May speech to draw eventual Conservative conference to close

British Prime Minister Theresa May will bring a tumultuous Conservative Party conference to a close with a speech today, in the wake of Boris Johnson describing her Brexit plans as dangerous and unstable.

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Boris tears down May's Chequers Brexit plan in conference speech

Britain's former foreign secretary called on the government to "chuck Chequers", arguing there is still time to strike a better deal or prepare for a no-deal exit.

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Boris Johnson mobbed by reporters as he arrives at Tory conference

A journalist made reference the famous British comedy film Monty Python's Life of Brian, asking Johnson: "Are you the Messiah or just a very naughty boy?"