Who is Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson?
Q: Who is Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson?
A: Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British politician and journalist who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and the Leader of the Conservative Party from 23 July 2019 to 5 September 2022.
Q: What positions has he held?
A: Johnson has been the Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015, represented the constituency of Henley from 2001 to 2008, was elected as London's second Mayor in 2008, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in 2016, Shadow Minister for Higher Education in 2005, editor of The Spectator from 1999-2005.
Q: When did he become Prime Minister?
A: He became Prime Minister on 24 July 2019.
Q: How did he become Prime Minister?
A: He became Prime Minister after winning the 2019 Conservative Party leadership election against Jeremy Hunt.
Q: What event caused him to resign as Prime Minister?
A: He resigned as Prime Minister on 5 September 2022 following his handling of a scandal involving Chris Pincher and many cabinet members resigning over it.
Q: Did Johnson run for office again after resigning as Prime Minister?
A: No, despite expectations that he would run again after Liz Truss resigned as PM following his resignation, he choose not to run again.
