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TopicBoris Johnson

Topic: Boris Johnson

Our take on Zubair’s SC hearing, service tax, Boris Johnson’s exit — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

What Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid and Nadhim Zahawi don’t have in race to become British PM

Can Tories accept an Asian as Boris Johnson’s successor? English nationalism stands in the way.

Boris Johnson was good to go long ago. But he stuck around out of delusion

Boris Johnson was hit by scandal one after another just like his predecessors Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown or Tony Blair. But he stands out because of his delusion.

‘No one is indispensable:’ Boris Johnson quits as Tory leader, paving way for new UK PM

Johnson’s tenure – less than three years – became untenable when scores of ministers jumped ship this week, saying he was no longer fit to be in charge.

Facing revolt, Boris Johnson to step down as Tory leader, wants to be caretaker UK PM: Report

Nearly 50 ministers quit government in the last 48 hours, saying Johnson was not fit to be in charge; Tories will see a leadership race this summer.

Huge blow for UK PM Boris Johnson as Rishi Sunak & Sajid Javid resign as ministers

A few other resignations followed, including that of Conservative Party Vice-Chair Bim Afolami — who called on Johnson to resign as he had lost 'support of the party and country'.

UK govt ‘plans to burn’ 4 billion pounds of unusable Covid PPE to ‘generate power’

The govt lost 75% of 12 billion pounds spent on PPE in the first year of the Covid outbreak due to inflated prices and faulty kit, the Public Accounts Committee report stated.

Boris Johnson stays as UK PM but the question now is for how long

Pressure has been building on Johnson for weeks over so-called 'partygate' & history suggests his time in office could come to an end before he gets a chance to fight 2024 election.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to face confidence vote over lockdown-breaking ‘partygate’

Colleagues have voiced concern over Johnson’s ability to rule as Britain faces recession, high prices.

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Tamil Nadu politics is fracturing. Vijay entry can shake things up

There is an overall sense of ennui with the cynical, established and entrenched parties and politicking in the state.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?