Full History Of Boris Johnson In Timeline From 1936

1936: Comparison of Putin to Hitler

In March 2018, Boris Johnson compared Vladimir Putin's hosting of the World Cup in Russia to Adolf Hitler's hosting of the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936.

1945: Reference to Biggest War in Europe

On 20 February 2022, Johnson warned that Russia was planning the "biggest war in Europe since 1945" as Putin intended to invade and encircle Kyiv, underscoring the severity of the situation.

1948: Comparison of Rohingya Muslims persecution with the displacement of Palestinians

Boris Johnson condemned the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, comparing the situation with the displacement of Palestinians in 1948.

June 1964: Birth in New York City

In June 1964, Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City.

June 1964: Birth of Boris Johnson

On June 1964, Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson was born. He is a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2019 to 2022.

September 1964: Return to the UK

In September 1964, Johnson's parents returned to the UK so his mother, Charlotte, could study at the University of Oxford.

July 1965: Family moved to Crouch End

In July 1965, the family moved to Crouch End in north London.

September 1965: Birth of daughter, Rachel.

In September 1965, Charlotte gave birth to a daughter, Rachel.

February 1966: Family relocation to Washington, DC

In February 1966, the family relocated to Washington, DC, where Stanley worked with the World Bank.

September 1967: Birth of Leo

In September 1967, Boris Johnson's brother, Leo, was born.

1969: Return to the UK and life at West Nethercote Farm

In 1969, the family returned to the UK and lived at West Nethercote Farm in Winsford, Somerset, Stanley's family home in Exmoor.

1969: Family Moved to Maida Vale

In late 1969, the family moved to Maida Vale in west London, while Stanley began post-graduate research at the London School of Economics.

1970: Brief Return to Nethercote

In 1970, Charlotte and the children briefly returned to Nethercote, where Johnson attended Winsford Village School, before returning to London to settle in Primrose Hill, where they were educated at Primrose Hill Primary School.

1971: Birth of Joseph

In late 1971, Boris Johnson's brother Joseph was born.

1972: Father of Johnson's mother became president of the European Commission of Human Rights

In 1972, Sir James Fawcett, who is the father of Johnson's mother, became president of the European Commission of Human Rights.

April 1973: Family moved to Uccle, Brussels

In April 1973, Boris Johnson's family moved to Uccle, Brussels, where Johnson attended the European School, Brussels I and learnt to speak French.

1975: Sent to boarding school

In 1975, Johnson and his siblings were sent back to the UK to attend Ashdown House, a preparatory boarding school in East Sussex after his mother had a nervous breakdown and was hospitalised with depression.

1977: Started attending Eton College

In the autumn term of 1977, Boris Johnson started attending Eton College, a boarding school near Windsor, Berkshire, and began going by his middle name Boris.

December 1978: Breakdown of parents' relationship

In December 1978, Boris Johnson's parents' relationship broke down, leading to their divorce in 1980.

1980: Parents' divorce

In 1980, Boris Johnson's parents divorced, and Charlotte moved to Notting Hill, London, where her children joined her for much of their time.

1981: Father of Johnson's mother ended term as president of the European Commission of Human Rights

In 1981, Sir James Fawcett, who is the father of Johnson's mother, ended his term as president of the European Commission of Human Rights.

1981: Became a member of Pop

In late 1981 Boris Johnson became a member of Pop, a small, self-selecting elite group of school prefects.

1983: Matriculation at Balliol College, Oxford

In late 1983, Boris Johnson matriculated at Balliol College, Oxford, to read Literae humaniores, joining a generation of Oxford undergraduates who dominated British politics and media in the early 21st century.

1984: Election as secretary of the Oxford Union

In 1984, Boris Johnson was elected secretary of the Oxford Union.

1984: Volunteering in Israel

In the summer of 1984, Boris Johnson and his sister Rachel volunteered at Kibbutz Kfar HaNassi in northern Israel.

1986: Elected president of the Oxford Union

In 1986, Boris Johnson ran successfully for president of the Oxford Union.

September 1987: Marriage to Allegra Mostyn-Owen and employment at The Times

In September 1987, Boris Johnson married Allegra Mostyn-Owen and began working as a graduate trainee at The Times.

September 1987: Marriage to Allegra Mostyn-Owen

On September 5, 1987, Boris Johnson married Allegra Mostyn-Owen.

1989: Writing for The Daily Telegraph

In 1989, Boris Johnson began writing for The Daily Telegraph.

February 1990: Separation from Allegra Mostyn-Owen

In February 1990, Boris Johnson's wife Allegra broke up with him.

April 1993: Divorce from Allegra Mostyn-Owen

In April 1993, Boris Johnson's marriage with Allegra Mostyn-Owen ended.

May 1993: Marriage to Marina Wheeler

In May 1993, Boris Johnson married childhood friend Marina Wheeler.

1993: Outlined desire to run as Conservative

In 1993, Boris Johnson outlined his desire to run as a Conservative in the 1994 European Parliament elections.

1994: Sought European Parliament seat

In 1994, Boris Johnson sought a seat in the European Parliament elections but could not find a constituency.

1994: End of term as Brussels Bureau Reporter

In 1994, Boris Johnson's term as Brussels Bureau Reporter for The Daily Telegraph ended.

June 1995: Recording of Johnson's conversation with Darius Guppy made public

In June 1995, a recording from 1990 of a telephone conversation between Boris Johnson and his friend Darius Guppy was made public, where Guppy asked Johnson for journalist Stuart Collier's private address to have him beaten due to an insurance fraud investigation. Johnson agreed but expressed concern about being associated with the attack. Upon publication of the conversation, Johnson claimed he did not fulfill Guppy's request.

1995: Birth of Son Milo

In 1995, Milo, the son of Boris Johnson and Marina Wheeler, was born.

1997: Lost election for Clwyd South

In 1997, Boris Johnson attained 9,091 votes (23 per cent) in the general election for the Clwyd South seat, losing to Labour candidate Martyn Jones.

1997: Birth of Daughter Cassia

In 1997, Cassia, the daughter of Boris Johnson and Marina Wheeler, was born.

April 1998: Appearance on Have I Got News for You

In April 1998, Johnson's appearance on the BBC's satirical current affairs show 'Have I Got News for You' brought him national fame and recognition.

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July 1999: Editorship of The Spectator

In July 1999, Conrad Black offered Johnson the editorship of The Spectator on the condition he abandon his parliamentary aspirations, to which Johnson agreed. The magazine's circulation grew and became profitable under his editorship.

1999: Editor of The Spectator

In 1999, Boris Johnson became the editor of The Spectator.

1999: Column in GQ Magazine

In 1999, Johnson was given a column reviewing new cars in GQ, an American men's monthly magazine. His numerous parking fines while testing cars caused frustration among the staff.

1999: Birth of Son Theodore

In 1999, Theodore, the son of Boris Johnson and Marina Wheeler, was born.

1999: Allegation of Inappropriate Behavior

In 1999, journalist Charlotte Edwardes alleged that Johnson squeezed her thigh at a private lunch at the Spectator. Another woman reported a similar experience. A spokesman denied the allegations.

2000: Affair with Petronella Wyatt

Between 2000 and 2004, Boris Johnson had an affair with Spectator columnist Petronella Wyatt, resulting in a terminated pregnancy and a miscarriage.

2001: Spoke out against plans to repeal Section 28

In 2001 Johnson spoke out against plans to repeal Section 28, saying it was "Labour's appalling agenda, encouraging the teaching of homosexuality in schools".

2001: Member of Parliament for Henley

In 2001, Boris Johnson became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Henley.

2001: Member of the Shadow Cabinet of Michael Howard

In 2001, Boris Johnson became a member of the Shadow Cabinet of Michael Howard.

2001: Publication of 'Friends, Voters, Countrymen: Jottings on the Stump'

In 2001, Johnson's book, 'Friends, Voters, Countrymen: Jottings on the Stump', which recounted that year's election campaign, was published.

2001: Elected as MP for Henley

In the 2001 general election, Johnson won the seat for Henley, a Conservative safe seat in Oxfordshire, assisted by his television fame.

April 2003: Visit to Occupied Baghdad

In April 2003, Johnson visited occupied Baghdad after supporting the government's plans to join the United States in the invasion of Iraq.

November 2003: Michael Howard becomes leader of the Conservative Party

In November 2003, Michael Howard succeeded Iain Duncan Smith as leader of the Conservative Party. Howard appointed Johnson as vice-chairman.

2003: Views on the European Union

In 2003, Boris Johnson expressed that he was not an ultra-Eurosceptic and was a fan of the European Union.

2003: BAFTA Nomination for Have I Got News For You

In 2003, Johnson was nominated for the BAFTA Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance for his appearance on 'Have I Got News for You'.

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2003: Publication of 'Lend Me Your Ears'

In 2003, Johnson's 'Lend Me Your Ears' was published, collecting previously published columns and articles.

May 2004: Appointed Shadow Arts Minister

In May 2004, Michael Howard appointed Johnson as shadow arts minister in his Shadow Cabinet reshuffle.

August 2004: Backed impeachment procedures against Tony Blair

In August 2004, Johnson backed unsuccessful impeachment procedures against Prime Minister Tony Blair for "high crimes and misdemeanours" regarding the war in Iraq.

November 2004: Dismissed as vice-chairman and shadow arts minister

In November 2004, Johnson was dismissed as vice-chairman and shadow arts minister by Michael Howard after initially denying allegations of an affair with Petronella Wyatt, which were later proven true.

2004: Affair with Petronella Wyatt

Between 2000 and 2004, Boris Johnson had an affair with Spectator columnist Petronella Wyatt, resulting in a terminated pregnancy and a miscarriage.

2004: Publication of 'Seventy-Two Virgins: A Comedy of Errors'

In 2004, HarperCollins published Johnson's first novel, 'Seventy-Two Virgins: A Comedy of Errors', which revolved around the life of a Conservative MP and contained autobiographical elements.

2004: Editorial in The Spectator on Hillsborough disaster

In 2004, Johnson published an editorial in The Spectator suggesting Liverpudlians were wallowing in their victim status and "hooked on grief" over the Hillsborough disaster, partly blaming it on "drunken fans".

2005: End of term as editor of The Spectator

In 2005, Boris Johnson's term as editor of The Spectator ended.

2005: Criticism for Views on Islam in The Dream of Rome

In 2005, Tell MAMA and the Muslim Council of Britain criticized Johnson for arguing in an appendix to his book, 'The Dream of Rome', that Islam had caused the Muslim world to be "literally centuries behind" the West.

2005: Re-elected as MP for Henley

In the 2005 general election, Johnson was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Henley. After the election of David Cameron, Johnson was appointed as the shadow higher education minister.

January 2006: Broadcast of The Dream of Rome

In January 2006, Johnson's popular history television show, 'The Dream of Rome', was broadcast.

April 2006: Alleged Affair with Anna Fazackerley

In April 2006, the News of the World alleged that Boris Johnson was having an affair with Times Higher Education journalist Anna Fazackerley.

September 2006: Controversy over cannibalism comment

In September 2006, Papua New Guinea's High Commission protested after Johnson compared the Conservatives' frequently changing leadership to cannibalism in the country.

December 2006: Called Invasion of Iraq a Colossal Mistake

In December 2006, Johnson described the invasion of Iraq as "a colossal mistake and misadventure".

2006: Campaign for Rector of the University of Edinburgh

In 2006, Johnson campaigned to become the Rector of the University of Edinburgh, but his support for top-up fees damaged his campaign, and he came third.

2007: Past Drug Use

In 2007, Boris Johnson admitted to having smoked cannabis before university.

2007: Third-highest-earning MP

In 2007, Johnson earned £540,000, making him the third-highest-earning MP that year.

May 2008: Formation of the Forensic Audit Panel

In May 2008, the Forensic Audit Panel was announced, tasked with monitoring financial management at the London Development Agency and the Greater London Authority. Johnson's announcement faced criticism for the perceived politicisation of the nominally independent panel.

July 2008: Abandonment of Tube Ticket Office Closure Plan

On 2 July 2008, the Mayor's office announced that the plan to close up to 40 Tube ticket offices would be abandoned.

October 2008: Resignation of Metropolitan Police Commissioner Ian Blair

In October 2008, Johnson, as chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority, successfully pushed for the resignation of Metropolitan Police Commissioner Ian Blair.

2008: Rachel Johnson Joins Conservatives

Between 2008 and 2011, Rachel Johnson was a member of the Conservatives.

2008: Mayor of London

In 2008, Boris Johnson became Mayor of London.

2008: Endorsement of Barack Obama

In 2008, Johnson broke from the traditional protocol of those in public office not publicly commenting on other nations' elections by endorsing Barack Obama for the 2008 United States presidential election.

2009: Advocating a referendum on EU membership

From 2009, Boris Johnson advocated a referendum on Britain's EU membership.

2009: Fathered a Daughter with Helen Macintyre

In 2009, Boris Johnson fathered a daughter, Stephanie, with arts consultant Helen Macintyre.

January 2010: Resignation as chairman of the MPA

In January 2010, Johnson resigned as chairman of the Metropolitan Police Authority.

2010: Fears in the Conservative Party due to Johnson's administration

After Johnson became mayor, many in the Conservative Party initially distanced themselves from Johnson's administration, fearing it would be damaging for the 2010 general election.

2010: Mayor's Fund earnings

By 2010, the Mayor's Fund, established by Boris Johnson to aid disadvantaged youths, had only earned £1.5 million, falling short of its initial £100 million target.

2011: Rachel Johnson was a member of the Conservatives

Between 2008 and 2011, Rachel Johnson was a member of the Conservatives.

2011: Condemning Occupy London movement

In 2011, Boris Johnson condemned the anti-capitalist Occupy London movement, while championing London's financial sector following the 2008 financial crisis.

2011: Criticism of Response to London Riots

In 2011, Johnson was criticised for his response to the 2011 London riots.

2011: Characterization by Sonia Purnell

In 2011, Sonia Purnell described Boris Johnson as a "highly evasive figure" regarding his personal life, detached from others, and with few intimate friends.

2012: Tree Planting Pledge

By 2012, Boris Johnson, as Mayor of London, had pledged to plant 10,000 street trees in London.

2012: Affair with Jennifer Arcuri

From 2012 to 2016, American entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri said that she had an affair with Boris Johnson.

2012: Re-elected mayor

In 2012, Boris Johnson was re-elected mayor of London.

2012: Re-election as Mayor of London

In 2012, Boris Johnson, up for re-election, hired Crosby to orchestrate his campaign and published "Johnson's Life of London". He was re-elected, defeating Livingstone, whose campaign focused on criticising Johnson rather than presenting a vision for London's future.

2012: London hosts the 2012 Summer Olympics

In 2012, London hosted the Summer Olympics, with Johnson as board co-chair. He improved transportation but was accused of covering up pollution ahead of the games.

2012: Described as Small-state Conservative

In 2012, the political scientist Tony Travers described Johnson as "a fairly classic—that is, small-state—mildly eurosceptic Conservative" who also embraced "modern social liberalism".

2012: Retained projects and criticism as Mayor

Johnson retained Livingstone projects such as Crossrail and the 2012 Olympic Games, but was accused of trying to take credit for them.

November 2013: Changes to the London Underground operation

In November 2013, Johnson announced major changes to the operation of the London Underground, including the extension of operating hours and the replacement of all staffed ticket offices with automated ticketing systems.

November 2013: Closure of all London Underground ticket offices announced

On 21 November 2013, Transport for London announced that all London Underground ticket offices would close by 2015.

August 2014: Selection as Conservative candidate

In August 2014, Boris Johnson sought selection as the Conservative candidate for Uxbridge and South Ruislip at the 2015 general election.

2015: Payment of Capital Gains Tax

In 2015, Boris Johnson agreed to pay capital gains tax to the US tax authorities on a property that he inherited in the UK.

2015: Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip

In 2015, Boris Johnson became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

2015: Criticism of Donald Trump

In 2015, Boris Johnson criticized Donald Trump's comments about no-go zones in London, deeming him "unfit to hold the office of President of the United States".

2015: Elected MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip

In 2015, Boris Johnson was elected MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

2015: Closure of all London Underground ticket offices

In 2015, all London Underground ticket offices closed.

2015: Election to Parliament

In the 2015 general election, Boris Johnson was elected to Parliament, leading to speculation that he wanted to replace Cameron as Conservative leader and prime minister.

February 2016: Endorsement of Vote Leave

In February 2016, Boris Johnson endorsed Vote Leave in the "Out" campaign for the 2016 European Union membership referendum, causing the pound sterling to slump.

April 2016: Racist comments about Barack Obama

In April 2016, Boris Johnson suggested that President Barack Obama's "ancestral dislike" of Britain owing to his "part-Kenyan" background may have shaped Obama's views on Britain remaining in the European Union. His comments were widely condemned as racist.

May 2016: Stepping down as mayor

Boris Johnson stepped down as mayor on 5 May 2016, following the election. A YouGov poll revealed that 52% of Londoners believed he did a "good job".

June 2016: "Britain's independence day" declaration

In June 2016, during a televised debate, Boris Johnson declared that 23 June could be "Britain's independence day".

July 2016: Appointment as Foreign Secretary

In July 2016, Theresa May appointed Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary, a move analysts saw as a tactic to weaken him politically.

September 2016: Visit to Turkey

In September 2016, Boris Johnson's visit to Turkey was tense due to his winning Douglas Murray's offensive poetry competition about the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He dismissed the matter as "trivia" and pledged to help Turkey join the EU.

September 2016: Accusations of blocking UN inquiry

In September 2016, human rights groups accused Boris Johnson of blocking the UN inquiry into Saudi war crimes in Yemen.

December 2016: Comment on Saudis

In December 2016, Boris Johnson attracted attention for commenting that the Saudis were akin to the Iranians in "puppeteering and playing proxy wars".

2016: Affair with Jennifer Arcuri

From 2012 to 2016, American entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri said that she had an affair with Boris Johnson.

2016: Foreign Secretary

In 2016, Boris Johnson became Foreign Secretary.

2016: Worries about Donald Trump becoming president

In 2016, Boris Johnson expressed genuine worry that Donald Trump could become president.

2016: Brexit campaign and appointment as foreign secretary

In 2016, Boris Johnson was a prominent figure in the Brexit campaign and was later appointed foreign secretary by Prime Minister Theresa May after the referendum.

2016: End of term as Mayor of London

In 2016, Boris Johnson's term as Mayor of London came to an end, during which he initiated tree-planting programs to enhance green spaces.

April 2017: Statements on Gibraltar and Irish border

In April 2017, Boris Johnson stated that Gibraltar's sovereignty was "not going to change" after Brexit and promised that Brexit would leave the Irish border "absolutely unchanged".

September 2017: Reiterating control of £350m a week after Brexit

In September 2017, Boris Johnson reiterated the UK would regain control of £350m a week after Brexit, suggesting it go to the National Health Service (NHS).

September 2017: Visit to Anguilla and Tortola

In September 2017, Boris Johnson visited Anguilla and Tortola to confirm the UK's commitment to helping restore British territories devastated by Hurricane Irma.

September 2017: Criticism for reciting lines from Rudyard Kipling's poem Mandalay

In September 2017, Boris Johnson was criticised for reciting lines from Rudyard Kipling's poem Mandalay while visiting a Myanmar temple.

October 2017: Criticism for comment on Sirte

In October 2017, Boris Johnson faced criticism for stating the Libyan city of Sirte could become an economic success like Dubai if they "clear the dead bodies away".

November 2017: Comments on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

In November 2017, Boris Johnson told the Foreign Affairs Select Committee that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe had been "simply teaching people journalism". He later stated he had been misquoted.

2017: Rachel Johnson Joins Liberal Democrats

In 2017, Rachel Johnson joined the Liberal Democrats, having been a member of the Conservatives between 2008 and 2011.

February 2018: Suggestion that Northern Ireland may have to accept border controls after Brexit

In a February 2018 letter to May, Boris Johnson suggested that Northern Ireland may have to accept border controls after Brexit and that it would not seriously affect trade, having initially said a hard border would be unthinkable.

March 2018: Comparison of Putin to Hitler

Following the March 2018 poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, Boris Johnson compared Vladimir Putin's hosting of the World Cup in Russia to Adolf Hitler's hosting of the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936.

April 2018: Attending party with Alexander Lebedev

In April 2018, Boris Johnson travelled to Italy without security to attend a party at the Palazzo Terranova, owned by former KGB agent Alexander Lebedev and hosted by his son Evgeny, leading to accusations of misleading parliament. The Italian secret service monitored Lebedev's villa, suspecting espionage activities.

May 2018: Support for the Iran nuclear deal framework

In May 2018, Boris Johnson backed the Iran nuclear deal framework, despite Donald Trump's withdrawal.

June 2018: Dissatisfaction with Theresa May's negotiating style

Secret recordings obtained by BuzzFeed News in June 2018 revealed Boris Johnson's dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Theresa May's negotiating style, accusing her of being too collaborative with the European Union in Brexit negotiations.

July 2018: Signing contract with Telegraph Media Group and Failing to Declare Earnings

In July 2018, Boris Johnson signed a 12-month contract to write articles for the Telegraph Media Group, which was considered a breach of the Ministerial Code. He was later ordered to apologize for failing to declare £50,000 of earnings.

July 2018: Resignation as Foreign Secretary

In July 2018, three days after a cabinet meeting to agree on a Brexit strategy, Boris Johnson resigned from his post as Foreign Secretary, along with Brexit secretary David Davis.

September 2018: Separation from Marina Wheeler

In September 2018, Boris Johnson and Marina Wheeler confirmed that they had separated and were divorcing, following media reports about his affair with Carrie Symonds.

September 2018: Controversial comments on Brexit

In September 2018, Boris Johnson made controversial comments about Brexit, stating that the UK had "wrapped a suicide vest around the British constitution" and handed the detonator to Michel Barnier. This drew heavy criticism from senior Tories.

2018: Resignation as foreign secretary

In 2018, Boris Johnson resigned from his position as foreign secretary in protest at the Chequers Agreement and May's approach to Brexit.

2018: Considered Obese

In 2018, Boris Johnson was considered obese.

2018: Brexit Negotiations

In 2018, during Brexit negotiations, Boris Johnson called for Britain to leave the Single Market and advocated a more liberal approach to immigration than that of Prime Minister May.

January 2019: Criticism over remarks regarding Turkish accession to the EU

In January 2019, Boris Johnson faced criticism regarding remarks he allegedly made during the 2016 Leave campaign about Turkish accession to the European Union, which he denied making.

January 2019: IPSO ruling on Brexit article

In January 2019, an article in The Daily Telegraph, authored by Boris Johnson, claimed that a no-deal Brexit was "by some margin preferred by the British public".

January 2019: Denial of mentioning Turkey during the campaign

In January 2019, when interviewed, Boris Johnson said he had not mentioned Turkey during the Brexit campaign, despite Vote Leave's statements about Turkish accession to the EU.

March 2019: Criticism for comments on child abuse investigation expenditure

In March 2019, Boris Johnson was criticized for describing the expenditure on investigating historic allegations of child abuse as money "spaffed up the wall".

April 2019: Independent Press Standards Organisation Ruling

In April 2019, the Independent Press Standards Organisation ruled that a claim in a 6 January 2019 article in The Daily Telegraph authored by Boris Johnson, stating a no-deal Brexit was "by some margin preferred by the British public", was false and breached accuracy guidelines.

June 2019: Conservative Party Leadership Campaign Launch

On 12 June 2019, Boris Johnson launched his campaign for the Conservative Party leadership election, emphasizing the need to leave the EU by 31 October. He also warned against further Brexit delays and advocated removing the backstop. In June 2019, Johnson also initially pledged to cut income tax for earners of more than £50,000 but backed away from this plan after criticism in a BBC debate.

July 2019: Became Prime Minister and Moved into 11 Downing Street

After becoming prime minister in July 2019, Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds moved into a flat above 11 Downing Street.

July 2019: Pincher's Misconduct at the Foreign Office

From July 2019 to February 2020, a complaint and subsequent investigation into Pincher confirmed his misconduct while he was at the Foreign Office.

July 2019: Property Purchase

In July 2019, Boris Johnson bought a four-bedroom buy-to-let townhouse in Camberwell, South London, with his then-girlfriend Carrie Symonds.

July 2019: Pro-China Stance Expressed

In July 2019, Boris Johnson stated that his government would be very "pro-China," expressing support for Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative and promising to keep the UK the most open economy in Europe for Chinese investment.

July 2019: Cabinet Appointment and Dismissals

On 24 July 2019, Boris Johnson appointed his Cabinet, dismissing 11 senior ministers and accepting the resignation of six others. The mass dismissal was the most extensive postwar Cabinet reorganisation without a change in the ruling party.

July 2019: Appointment as Prime Minister

On 24 July 2019, following his election as Conservative Party leader, Boris Johnson was appointed as prime minister by Queen Elizabeth II. This appointment made Johnson the first prime minister to be born outside British territories, and he appointed Dominic Cummings as his senior advisor.

August 2019: Brexit Negotiations

In August 2019, Boris Johnson wrote a letter to the EU asking for the removal of the "backstop" accord, which was rejected. He also stated that Britain would not pay £39 billion for the withdrawal agreement if the UK left without a deal.

August 2019: Request to Prorogue Parliament

On 28 August 2019, Boris Johnson requested the Queen to prorogue Parliament from 10 September, reducing the time to block a no-deal Brexit, causing political controversy.

August 2019: Resumption of Brexit negotiations

On 28 August 2019, UK and EU negotiators agreed to resume regular meetings regarding Brexit.

September 2019: Resignation of Jo Johnson

In September 2019, Jo Johnson, Boris Johnson's brother, resigned from his brother's government.

September 2019: Conflict of interest allegations

In September 2019, The Sunday Times reported that Boris Johnson failed to declare his personal relationship with Jennifer Arcuri as a conflict of interest after she and her company, Innotech, were awarded government grants and Johnson had intervened to allow her onto three trade mission trips.

September 2019: Parliament Resumes and General Election Proposed

In September 2019, after Parliament resumed on 3 September, Boris Johnson indicated he would call a general election under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act after opposition and rebel Conservative MPs voted against the government to prevent a no-deal exit. On 4 September 2019, the Benn Act passed, and Johnson proposed a general election on 15 October, but the motion failed.

September 2019: Resignations of Jo Johnson and Amber Rudd

In September 2019, on 5 September, Boris Johnson's brother Jo Johnson resigned from the government and announced he would step down as MP. On 7 September, Amber Rudd resigned as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and from the Conservative Party.

September 2019: Prorogation of Parliament and Legal Challenges

In September 2019, the prorogation of Parliament, requested by Boris Johnson, began on 10 September and was scheduled to last until 14 October, leading to legal challenges and protests. On 11 September, Scottish judges ruled the prorogation unlawful. On 12 September, Johnson denied lying to the Queen, and a Belfast Court rejected claims about Brexit's impact on Northern Ireland. On 24 September, the Supreme Court ruled the prorogation unlawful.

September 2019: Loss of Working Majority

On 3 September 2019, Phillip Lee crossed the floor to the Liberal Democrats following a disagreement with Boris Johnson's Brexit policy, leaving the government without a working majority in the House of Commons. Later that day, 21 Conservative MPs had the party whip withdrawn for defying party orders.

October 2019: Dissolution of Parliament and General Election

In October 2019, Parliament was dissolved, and a general election was called for 12 December. The election resulted in the Conservative Party winning 43.6% of the vote and a parliamentary landslide majority of 80 seats. A key slogan used in the Conservative campaign was "Get Brexit Done".

October 2019: Revised Brexit Deal Agreement

In October 2019, following bilateral talks between Boris Johnson and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the UK and EU agreed to a revised Brexit deal, replacing the backstop with a new Northern Ireland Protocol.

October 2019: Brexit deadline

In October 2019, in his first speech as PM, Johnson said that the United Kingdom would leave the European Union on 31 October 2019 with or without a deal, and promised to remove the Irish backstop from the withdrawal agreement.

November 2019: Independent Office for Police Conduct report

In November 2019, it was revealed that the IOPC had decided to publish its report after the general election on 12 December regarding Boris Johnson's relationship with Jennifer Arcuri.

December 2019: Landslide Victory in General Election

In December 2019, Boris Johnson won a landslide victory in the general election after calling a snap election when failing to win parliamentary support for a revised Brexit withdrawal agreement.

2019: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

In 2019, Boris Johnson became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party.

2019: Support for "net-zero" emissions

In 2019, Boris Johnson expressed support for the UK to have "net-zero" greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

2019: Brexit Deadline

In 2019, Boris Johnson said he would take Britain out of the EU on 31 October whether there was a trade deal in place or not.

2019: Promise to Reduce Net Migration

In 2019, Johnson promised to reduce net migration to the United Kingdom below 250,000 per year by the next election.

2019: Reaction to Brexity Hezza Comments

In 2019, reacting to reports that Johnson had told cabinet colleagues he was "basically a Brexity Hezza", former deputy leader of the Conservative Party Michael Heseltine wrote that any traces of liberal conservatism within the prime minister had been captured by right-wing views.

January 2020: Trade Negotiations with the EU Following Brexit

Following the formal withdrawal from the European Union in January 2020, Johnson's government began trade negotiations with the EU, with fisheries being a major point of discussion.

February 2020: Pincher's Misconduct at the Foreign Office

From July 2019 to February 2020, a complaint and subsequent investigation into Pincher confirmed his misconduct while he was at the Foreign Office.

February 2020: Cabinet Reshuffle

In February 2020, Boris Johnson reshuffled his cabinet, sacking five Cabinet ministers, including Julian Smith. Sajid Javid resigned as Chancellor and was replaced by Rishi Sunak.

February 2020: Divorce Finalized and Engagement Announced

In February 2020, Boris Johnson's divorce from Marina Wheeler was finalized, and his engagement to Carrie Symonds was announced.

March 2020: Dominic Cummings' Trip to Durham Scandal

In March 2020, Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's chief political advisor, made a trip with his family to Durham during the lockdown while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

March 2020: COVID-19 Response and Lockdown

On 3 March 2020, Boris Johnson claimed to have shaken hands with COVID-19 patients in hospital, conflicting with SAGE advice. On 23 March, a COVID-19 lockdown was imposed throughout the UK, except for limited purposes, with new legal powers.

April 2020: Birth of Son Wilfred

In April 2020, Carrie Symonds gave birth to their son Wilfred.

May 2020: Dominic Cummings' Trip to Durham Scandal

In May 2020, a scandal emerged involving Boris Johnson's advisor Dominic Cummings, who traveled to Durham during the March 2020 lockdown while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Johnson's defense of Cummings caused a backlash and a loss of confidence in the government's pandemic response.

May 2020: IOPC issues report

In May 2020, the IOPC issued its report, concluding that although there was no basis for any criminal charge regarding Boris Johnson's relationship with Jennifer Arcuri, there was evidence that the close relationship had influenced decisions, that Johnson should have declared an interest, and that his failure to do this could have breached the London Assembly's code of conduct.

May 2020: Downing Street Party During Lockdown

On May 20, 2020, a party was held at Downing Street during the first lockdown, where people outdoors were not allowed to meet more than one person from outside their household. Johnson and Symonds allegedly attended, contradicting Johnson's previous statements.

June 2020: Offer to Hong Kong Residents

In June 2020, Johnson announced that if China continued pursuing the Hong Kong national security law, the UK would offer 350,000 Hong Kong residents with British National (Overseas) passports, and 2.6 million other eligible individuals, the chance to move to the UK.

June 2020: Potential Breaches of Covid Regulations

In May 2023, Johnson was referred to the police by the Cabinet Office regarding previously unknown potential breaches of COVID regulations between June 2020 and May 2021.

October 2020: Criticism of Test and Trace System

In October 2020, Boris Johnson conceded that the UK's test and trace system and its contact tracing app had caused "frustrations" due to cost and operational issues.

October 2020: Enactment of second national lockdown

In October 2020, Boris Johnson reportedly resisted calls for a second lockdown throughout September, but the government enacted a second national lockdown on 31 October.

October 2020: Preparation for No Trade Deal with the EU

On 16 October 2020, Johnson stated that the UK "must get ready" for the possibility of no trade deal with the EU, indicating a tough stance in negotiations.

November 2020: Green Industrial Revolution Plan Announced

In November 2020, Boris Johnson announced a 10-point plan for a "green industrial revolution," which included ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, increasing offshore wind power capacity, and funding emissions-cutting proposals.

December 2020: Start of COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

Britain began its COVID-19 vaccination programme in December 2020.

December 2020: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Reached

On 24 December 2020, it was announced that the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement had been reached, which formally came into force on 1 May, marking a significant step in post-Brexit relations.

December 2020: Further Restrictions Imposed

Throughout December 2020, COVID-19 cases across the UK rose significantly, straining emergency services and hospitals. In response, the government enacted further restrictions and shortened a planned household mixing period over Christmas on 21 December.

2020: Support for "net-zero" emissions and climate change mitigation

In 2020, Boris Johnson expressed support for the UK to have "net-zero" greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and spoke about increasing ambition for mitigating climate change.

2020: Considered Overweight

In 2020, Boris Johnson was considered overweight and spoke of making efforts to lose weight.

2020: Son's Baptism

In 2020, Boris Johnson's son Wilfred was baptised Catholic.

January 2021: Third Lockdown and High Death Toll

In January 2021, a third lockdown for the whole of England was introduced on 6 January. Record numbers of infections and daily deaths were recorded, and the government began exploring quarantine procedures on arrival. The UK passed 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 on 26 January, and Johnson said he was "deeply sorry" and "take[s] full responsibility".

January 2021: High COVID-19 Death Toll Criticism

As of January 2021, the UK was criticized for its high death toll from COVID-19, which was among the highest in the world, partly attributed to the government's initial response to the pandemic.

March 2021: Vaccination Milestones

By 20 March 2021, half of UK adults had received at least their first vaccine dose.

April 2021: Denial of 'Let the bodies pile high' Allegations

In April 2021, Boris Johnson denied allegations that he had said he would rather "let the bodies pile high in their thousands" on 30 October 2020.

April 2021: Downing Street Flat Renovation Controversy

In April 2021, allegations emerged that Johnson arranged for donors to secretly pay for renovations on his private residence at 11 Downing Street, leading to a review and formal investigation. Johnson stated he had personally paid for the refurbishment.

May 2021: Potential Breaches of Covid Regulations

In May 2023, Johnson was referred to the police by the Cabinet Office regarding previously unknown potential breaches of COVID regulations between June 2020 and May 2021.

May 2021: State Opening of Parliament

On 11 May 2021, at the State Opening of Parliament, Johnson's government announced a range of proposed laws including bills related to the dissolution of Parliament, higher education freedom of speech, online safety, animal welfare, voter identification, immigration, and levelling up policy.

May 2021: Marriage to Carrie Symonds

On May 29, 2021, Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds married at Westminster Cathedral.

June 2021: Sajid Javid returns to Cabinet

In June 2021, Sajid Javid returned to Boris Johnson's Cabinet as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care following the resignation of Matt Hancock.

July 2021: Lifting of Public Health Restrictions

In July 2021, Johnson announced the lifting of most generalised public health restrictions in England, replacing them with recommendations, despite an increase in cases driven by the Delta variant.

July 2021: Views on Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Expressed

On 8 July 2021, following the near completion of British troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, Johnson expressed apprehension about the country's future and stated that there was "no military path to victory for the Taliban".

September 2021: Cabinet Reshuffle

In September 2021, Boris Johnson reshuffled his cabinet again, dismissing Gavin Williamson as Education Secretary and moving Dominic Raab from foreign secretary to deputy prime minister and justice secretary. Liz Truss replaced Raab as foreign secretary.

September 2021: Public Statement on Number of Children

In September 2021, Boris Johnson stated in a U.S. television interview that he had six children.

September 2021: Cabinet Meeting Controversy

In September 2021, Johnson was pictured in a cabinet meeting with a large group of people closely packed together, without masks, and with closed windows, seemingly contradicting government advice at the time.

September 2021: UK Joins AUKUS Defence Pact

In September 2021, the UK joined the AUKUS defense pact with the United States and Australia, leading to denouncement by China and a backlash from France.

November 2021: Owen Paterson Suspension and Resignation

In November 2021, Johnson backed a motion to block the suspension of Owen Paterson, an MP found to have abused his position. Following backlash, a new vote was announced, and Paterson resigned. The subsequent by-election saw a significant swing to the Liberal Democrats.

November 2021: Warning on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

In November 2021, Johnson warned that the European Union faced a choice between "sticking up for Ukraine" and approving the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, highlighting geopolitical tensions.

December 2021: Birth of Daughter Romy

In December 2021, Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds had a daughter, Romy.

December 2021: Denial of Parties

In December 2021, Johnson insisted that there were "no parties" at Downing Street.

December 2021: "Plan B" Restrictions

In December 2021, more stringent "Plan B" restrictions were put forward for England, including face coverings in public settings, work from home guidance, and COVID-19 passports for certain venues due to the Omicron variant. The government faced a large rebellion from Conservative MPs.

December 2021: Downing Street Parties Allegations

In December 2021, reports surfaced about social gatherings of government and Conservative Party staff in Downing Street ahead of Christmas 2020, violating COVID-19 regulations. Johnson initially denied these allegations but later apologised after a leaked video showed staff joking about a party.

2021: United Nations Climate Change Conference

During the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Boris Johnson called for greater efforts towards climate change mitigation and welcomed the prospect of coal phase-out.

2021: Scheme for Hongkongers

In 2021, Johnson's government launched a scheme for Hongkongers following the Hong Kong national security law, which resulted in over 200,000 Hong Kong residents immigrating to the UK.

2021: Net Migration Increase

In 2021, net migration to the UK was 488,000, up from 184,000 in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic, with most migrants coming from non-EU countries.

2021: Plans to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035

In 2021, the Johnson government announced plans to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability.

2021: Views on Christianity

In 2021, when asked if he held pre-Christian beliefs, Boris Johnson stated that he considers himself a 'very, very bad Christian' and that Christianity makes a lot of sense to him.

January 2022: ITV News Report on Party

In January 2022, ITV News reported that a planned party had taken place on 20 May 2020, during the first lockdown. ITV obtained an email inviting staff to "socially distanced drinks" in the garden of No. 10.

January 2022: False Claim About Keir Starmer and Jimmy Savile

In January 2022, Johnson falsely blamed Keir Starmer for the non-prosecution of Jimmy Savile when Starmer was Director of Public Prosecutions, although there was no evidence of his involvement in that decision.

January 2022: Apology for Downing Street Event

On 12 January 2022, Johnson apologised to MPs for "attending an event in the Downing Street garden during the first lockdown", stating he believed it was "a work event". He said that MPs should await the outcome of the independent inquiry.

February 2022: Diplomatic Visit to Kyiv Amid Rising Tensions

On 1 February 2022, amid rising tensions, Johnson arrived in Kyiv on a diplomatic visit, describing the Russian military presence near the Russia-Ukraine border as "the biggest security crisis that Europe has faced for decades."

February 2022: Condemnation of Russian Invasion of Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Johnson condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ensured the UK joined international sanctions on Russian banks and oligarchs, and later announced the UK would phase out Russian oil by the end of 2022.

April 2022: Issued Fixed Penalty Notice in Partygate Scandal

In April 2022, Boris Johnson was issued with a fixed penalty notice after it was found that numerous parties had been held at 10 Downing Street during national COVID-19 lockdowns, and COVID-19 social distancing laws were breached.

April 2022: Nuclear Reactor and Wind Energy Expansion Announced

In April 2022, Johnson announced plans to build eight more nuclear reactors on existing nuclear power plant sites and called for an expansion in wind energy to increase low-carbon power sources for the UK.

April 2022: Fixed Penalty Notice for Lockdown Breach

In April 2022, Johnson received a fixed penalty notice for breaching COVID-19 lockdown regulations, becoming the first sitting prime minister in British history to be sanctioned for breaking the law.

April 2022: Visit to Kyiv and Ban from Russia

On 9 April 2022, Johnson traveled to Kyiv and met with President Zelenskyy. Subsequently, on 16 April 2022, Russia's Ministry for Foreign Affairs banned Johnson and other senior British politicians from visiting Russia.

May 2022: Government Composition

As of May 2022, the government comprised 122 ministers.

May 2022: Local Elections and Calls for Resignation

Following the May 2022 local elections, leading Conservatives blamed Johnson for the party's poor performance and called for his resignation.

May 2022: Draft to Change Northern Ireland Protocol

In May 2022, Johnson readied a draft to unilaterally change parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol, citing issues with medical supplies and VAT cuts, which was met with resistance from the EU.

May 2022: Publishing of the Sue Gray report

In May 2022, the publishing of the Sue Gray report and a widespread sense of dissatisfaction led to a vote of confidence in Boris Johnson's leadership amongst Conservative MPs in June 2022.

June 2022: By-Election Defeats and Calls for Resignation

Following heavy Conservative defeats in the 23 June 2022 by-elections in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton, former party leader Michael Howard called for Johnson to resign, stating he no longer had the ability to win votes.

June 2022: Vote of Confidence in Leadership

In June 2022, Boris Johnson faced a vote of confidence in his leadership amongst Conservative MPs, which he won.

June 2022: Resignation of Oliver Dowden and Johnson's Intentions

In June 2022, Oliver Dowden resigned as Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. Johnson stated he had no intention of resigning and that he was thinking actively about a third term, also claiming that he intended to stay as prime minister until the mid-2030s.

June 2022: Resignation of Chris Pincher

On 30 June 2022, Government Deputy Chief Whip Chris Pincher resigned, admitting to having "drunk far too much" and "embarrassed myself and other people" at the Carlton Club in London.

July 2022: Warning against Ceasing Fire in Ukraine

In July 2022, Johnson warned that it would be a mistake to cease fire and freeze the conflict in Ukraine, signaling continued support for Ukraine.

July 2022: Allegations Against Chris Pincher

In July 2022, multiple allegations against Chris Pincher emerged, involving behaviour over a decade, leading to his suspension as an MP.

July 2022: Resignation as Prime Minister

In July 2022, revelations over Boris Johnson's appointment of Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip of the party while knowing of allegations of sexual misconduct against him led to a mass resignation of members of his government and to Johnson announcing his resignation as prime minister.

July 2022: Resignations of Sunak and Javid

On 5 July 2022, Sunak and Javid resigned from their positions within minutes of each other, followed by numerous other ministers and government officials. Many cited the Pincher affair as the reason for their loss of confidence in Johnson's leadership.

August 2022: Blame on Putin for Energy Crisis

In August 2022, Johnson blamed Vladimir Putin for the emerging global energy crisis, attributing it to the conflict in Ukraine.

September 2022: Resignation and Farewell Speech

In September 2022, Johnson resigned as Prime Minister. On 5 September 2022, Liz Truss won the Conservative leadership election. On 6 September 2022, during his farewell speech, Johnson referred to the Roman statesman Cincinnatus.

October 2022: Withdrawal from Leadership Election

After Liz Truss announced her resignation as Conservative Party leader on 20 October 2022, Johnson received more than 100 MP nominations but announced he would not stand in the leadership election.

2022: End of Prime Ministership

In 2022, Boris Johnson's term as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party concluded.

2022: Asylum Deal with Rwanda Introduced

In 2022, Johnson's government introduced an asylum deal whereby people entering the UK illegally would be sent to Rwanda, generating significant controversy.

2022: Record High Net Migration

In 2022, Long-term net migration to the UK reached a record high of 764,000, with immigration at 1.26 million and emigration at 493,000.

2022: Delay of UK Border Checks

Introduction of new UK border checks were delayed until 2022 to minimize the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022: Prime Minister's Resignation Honours

On 9 June 2023, the publication of his 2022 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours led to a public feud with Sunak. Johnson supporter Nadine Dorries announced that she was resigning as an MP due to not being included as a peer on the honours list.

March 2023: Privileges Committee Interim Report

On 3 March 2023, an interim report from the Commons Select Committee of Privileges suggested that breaches of coronavirus regulations would have been "obvious" to Johnson and that his advisors struggled to argue some gatherings were within the rules.

May 2023: Referral to Police over COVID Regulation Breaches

In May 2023, Johnson was referred to the police by the Cabinet Office regarding potential breaches of COVID regulations, prompting a statement from his office criticizing the "unfounded suggestions".

June 2023: Resignation as MP

In June 2023, Boris Johnson resigned his position as MP the same day he received the draft of the Commons Privileges Committee investigation into his conduct that unanimously found that he had lied to the Commons on numerous occasions.

July 2023: Birth of Son Frank

In July 2023, Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds had a son, Frank.

October 2023: Joins GB News as Commentator

In October 2023, Johnson announced he would join the television channel GB News as a commentator and programme maker for the next general election and US presidential election.

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November 2023: Visit to Israel to Express Solidarity

In November 2023, Johnson visited Israel to express solidarity, having condemned Hamas' attack on Israel and rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Gaza war.

2023: Brightwell Manor Purchase

In 2023, Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds bought Brightwell Manor in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire.

2023: Return to Road Running

In 2023, Boris Johnson returned to road running.

2023: End of term as Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip

In 2023, Boris Johnson's term as Member of Parliament (MP) for Uxbridge and South Ruislip concluded.

February 2024: Private Meeting with Nicolás Maduro

In February 2024, Johnson had a private meeting with the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro.

March 2024: Expected to Campaign for Conservatives

In March 2024, The Times reported that Johnson is expected to campaign for the Conservatives in the next general election.

May 2024: Turned away from Polling Station

On 2 May 2024, Johnson was turned away from his polling station for the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner election after forgetting to bring valid photographic identification.

October 2024: Release of Memoir Unleashed

Johnson's memoir, Unleashed, was released in October 2024.

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May 2025: Birth of Daughter Poppy

In May 2025, Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds had a daughter, Poppy.

2030: End of Petrol and Diesel Car Sales

As part of the "green industrial revolution" plan announced in November 2020, the UK aimed to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.

2030: Global Methane Pledge

Johnson announced that the UK would join the Global Methane Pledge to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030 at the COP26 summit.

2030: Target for Low-Carbon Electricity

Under plans announced in April 2022, up to 95% of the UK's electricity could come from low-carbon power sources by 2030, signaling a significant shift towards sustainable energy.