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Boris Johnson is a famous British politician and writer.

He was born in New York City on June 19, 1964. His father, Stanley Johnson, studied economics at Columbia University. His mother, Charlotte Fawcett, was an artist. The family moved to the United Kingdom in 1964. Later, they lived in places like Washington, DC, and Connecticut. They eventually returned to the UK in 1969. Johnson grew up in a home that valued learning. He was a quiet child and even had surgery on his ears.

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds on 2020 Commonwealth Day
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds on 2020 Commonwealth Day

Johnson went to several important schools. He attended Eton College, which is a famous boarding school. There, he became known for his funny and unusual personality. He also went to Balliol College at Oxford University. At Oxford, he studied many subjects like history and philosophy. He was a member of the rugby team. In 1986, he was elected president of the Oxford Union. This is a special club for debating. He also edited a funny magazine at the university.

Boris Johnson on the podium
Boris Johnson on the podium

Before he entered politics, Johnson worked as a writer. He worked for a newspaper called The Times. Later, he worked for The Daily Telegraph. From 1989 to 1994, he worked in Brussels. He wrote many articles about the European Commission. Some people did not like his writing style. They said he sometimes wrote things that were not true. He used a very old-fashioned way of speaking. This helped him reach many readers in England.

Boris Johnson's signature
Boris Johnson's signature

Johnson held many big jobs in the government. He was the mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. He was also a Member of Parliament for Henley and later for Uxbridge and South Ruislip. In 2016, he was a leader in the Brexit campaign. After that, he became the Foreign Secretary in 2016. In 2019, he became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Boris 2012
Boris 2012

He led the country through the COVID-19 pandemic. His government started a very fast vaccine program. He also sent aid to Ukraine after Russia invaded.

Boris Johnson greets Joe Biden before the G7 Cornwall Summit
Boris Johnson greets Joe Biden before the G7 Cornwall Summit

People have many different ideas about Boris Johnson. Some supporters think he is very funny and witty. They say he is good at winning elections. They also praise his work with vaccines and Ukraine. However, other people are much more critical of him. They have accused him of being dishonest. There were also scandals involving parties held during lockdowns. These events led him to resign as Prime Minister in 2022. He left Parliament in 2023.

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