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Boris Johnson emerges as most popular prime minister… among novelty jug buyers

Sales figures from the House of Commons show Mr Johnson’s collectable Toby Jug outsold Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss claims Geri Horner told her to ‘go for’ Tory leadership at Euro 2022 final

The politician and former Spice Girl crossed paths at the Euro 2022 final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson is a bit like Churchill – but not in the ways he might want

Parallels don’t usually make for good history. They can overly flatter or excuse those involved, or imply a historic figure would act today as they did in the past.

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Ex-aide had to 'nanny' Boris Johnson – who 'howled like dog' from puppy gate

A FORMER aide to Boris Johnson had to be his “nanny” during the coronavirus lockdown.

The National (Scotland)

Russia will not take Donbas in ‘immediate future’, say western officials – as it happened

Moscow has ‘definitively’ lost initiative in battle for eastern region; Ukraine attacks key Russian held bridge in Kherson

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 154 of the invasion

Ukrainian forces strike Antonivskiy Bridge in Russian-occupied Kherson to disrupt Moscow’s supply routes

The Guardian - UK

Johnson insists Churchill’s ‘spirit walking with’ Ukraine president Zelensky

Members of the Churchill family and the International Churchill Society attended the ceremony.

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What's next for Boris Johnson as PM said to be plotting route back to No10

The PM is likely to be a thorn in the side of whoever succeeds him, former Tory leader William Hague has warned, and those who know him suggest he is already plotting a route back to No10

Daily Mirror

Collectors’ ‘Holy Grail’ Winston Churchill Book Sells For Thousands At Auction

“This book is the holy grail for Churchill book collectors, its existence almost a matter of myth.”

Zenger

Boris Johnson said ‘hasta la vista, baby’ – but is he thinking ‘I’ll be back’?

Few would rule out the prime minister staging a comeback, if only to prove his opponents wrong

The Guardian - UK

Deconstructing the cult of Winston Churchill: racism, deification and nostalgia for empire

Only one prime minister is honoured with a statue on the grounds of the Australian National University. Despite the university’s name, it is not an Australian. Rather, the stern face of Britain’s war-time prime minister Winston Churchill greets students on the Canberra campus. Although the ANU was founded in 1946,…

The Conversation

After downfall, Boris Johnson receives Churchill books as parting gift

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held his last scheduled cabinet meeting on Tuesday, receiving first editions of books by wartime leader Winston Churchill on World War Two as a parting gift.

Reuters

How tall have previous UK prime ministers been including Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill

A viral tweet has left people baffled about the heights of former UK leaders

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson receives first edition Winston Churchill books as farewell gift

Departing Prime Minister handed complete volume of his hero’s works on World War Two as he chairs final planned Cabinet meeting

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The National (Scotland)

THIS is the gift Boris Johnson received from Cabinet colleagues to 'thank him' for service

BORIS Johnson has received a gift from his Cabinet colleagues to "thank him for his service to the country".

Daily Mirror

Tories shower Boris Johnson with applause and £3k in presents at final Cabinet

Less than two weeks after his party ousted him, Cabinet ministers held a £150-each whip-round and bought the Prime Minister a six-volume first edition set of Winston Churchill's books on war

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Johnson, Trump, Abbott: the dying light of the age of conservative narcissists

Narcissism has become a defining feature of modern society, and sadly no one provides a more potent example of it than leaders on the right.

Radio France Internationale

Roosevelt and Ibn Saud built groundwork for current world order, on a boat

On Friday, Joe Biden will pay his first visit to Saudi Arabia as President of the US. The Biden trip is the latest twist in the saga of one of the most unlikely alliances in modern history.

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Daily Mirror

Queen's relationship with her PMs - awkward apology and fury with Thatcher

With the Tory leadership contest well underway, the Queen will be soon welcoming in the 15th Prime Minister of her 70-year reign - and here we take a look at her bond with some of her former PMs

Wales Online

Talk of Boris Johnson comeback even before he leaves as Prime Minister

Reports claim the PM will sit on the back benches as an MP and keep his powder dry in the event his successor's government collapses

The Independent UK

Ukraine plans ‘million-strong’ army to retake south from Russia

‘Give us the tools, we will finish the job,’ says Oleksii Reznikov in reference to Winston Churchill

Daily Mirror

History of Downing Street pets as Dilyn the dog booted out No10 - but Larry stays

As Boris Johnson resigns from his role as PM and takes Dilyn the dog with him, we look back at the memorable moments of Downing Street pets - from cat fights to romantic urges and secret fishy snacks

Reuters

How Boris Johnson helped Ukraine with its weapons shopping

Ninety minutes after resigning as British prime minister on Thursday, Boris Johnson called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He told the Ukrainian leader his people had the UK's unwavering support in its fight against Russia, and said Britain would continue to supply vital defensive aid for as long as needed. "You're…

The Conversation

Boris Johnson's messy political legacy of lies, scandals and delivering Brexit to his base

Boris Johnson, the now outgoing prime minister of the United Kingdom, had wanted to follow in the footsteps of his idol Winston Churchill and be remembered as a leader of consequence. He aspired to greatness and desired to stay in office longer than the 11 years enjoyed by Conservative icon…

Daily Mirror

'Boris Johnson is finally resigning - Britain needs a fresh start and a new government'

Boris Johnson was handed the precious keys to power and, bolstered by the largest Commons majority achieved by a Tory leader for more than 30 years, embarked on a spree of economic and moral vandalism

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