News Alert: Boris Johnson, Brexit cheerleader, to become U.K. prime minister

Johnson is a colorful and controversial former foreign secretary, former London mayor and longtime Conservative columnist who galvanized the successful Brexit campaign in 2016. In a leadership contest involving only dues-paying members of the Conservative Party, he bested Jeremy Hunt, the current foreign secretary. Johnson formally becomes prime minister on Wednesday, following an audience with the queen.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jul 23, 7:06 AM     Boris Johnson, Brexit cheerleader, to become U.K. prime minister Johnson is a colorful and controversial former foreign secretary, former London mayor and longtime Conservative columnist who galvanized the successful Brexit campaign in 2016. In a leadership contest involving only dues-paying members of the Conservative Party, he bested Jeremy Hunt, the current foreign secretary. Johnson formally becomes prime minister on Wednesday, following an audience with the queen. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071