Boris Johnson’s journey: From sacked journalist to UK Prime Minister | World News, The Indian Express

Boris Johnson’s journey: From sacked journalist to UK Prime Minister | World News, The Indian Express

By Express Web Desk |New Delhi |Updated: July 23, 2019 4:56:54 pm

Boris Johnson’s journey: From sacked journalist to UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson, who resigned as foreign minister a year ago over May’s Brexit plans, will inherit a political crisis over Britain’s exit from the European Union, currently due to take place on October 31.

Boris Johnson was born in New York to British parents, thereby granting him both American and British citizenships. (File)

Boris Johnson finally accomplished his long-cherished ambition to be UK prime minister, defeating foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt to the top post. The former British foreign secretary succeeds incumbent Theresa May as Conservative party leader and UK Prime Minister.