Boris Johnson Biography

Trafalgar Square hosts public celebration during London Olympic year.

Wins re-election as Mayor of London.

Greenwich Park hosts Olympic equestrian and modern pentathlon events.

Announces support for the campaign to leave the European Union.

Backs Leave, becoming one of the campaign's highest-profile Conservative figures.

Declines to stand for Conservative leader after Michael Gove enters the contest.

Appointed Foreign Secretary in Theresa May's first cabinet.

Resigns as Foreign Secretary over the Brexit strategy.

Becomes Prime Minister promising to deliver Brexit.

Obtains approval to prorogue Parliament during the Brexit crisis.

The European Union Withdrawal No 2 Act receives royal assent.

The Supreme Court rules that prorogation of Parliament was unlawful.

Agrees a revised Withdrawal Agreement with the European Union.

The Commons passes the Letwin amendment delaying approval of the Brexit deal.

The Withdrawal Agreement Bill passes second reading but the timetable motion fails.

The European Union grants a Brexit extension to 31 January 2020.

Wins a Conservative majority on the slogan Get Brexit Done.

Wins a Conservative majority on the slogan Get Brexit Done.

General election outcome recorded for Boris Johnson: Wins a Conservative majority on the slogan Get Brexit Done.

Government context for this general election: Wins a Conservative majority on the slogan Get Brexit Done.

The Withdrawal Agreement Bill passes second reading after the Conservative election victory.

During Boris Johnson's government, the NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.

This NHS development occurs while Boris Johnson serves as Prime Minister: The NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.

During Boris Johnson's government, the NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.

This NHS development occurs while Boris Johnson serves as Prime Minister: The NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.

The European Union Withdrawal Agreement Act receives royal assent.

The United Kingdom leaves the European Union.

Publishes the United Kingdom coronavirus action plan.

Announces the first nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom.

Announces he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Admitted to hospital after continuing COVID-19 symptoms.

Announces a second national lockdown for England.

Announces a second national lockdown for England.

The UK and EU agree the Trade and Cooperation Agreement before the transition ends.

The Brexit transition period ends and new UK EU trading rules begin.

The UK EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement begins provisional application.