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Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Boris Johnson Biography and Timeline
Follow Boris Johnson through 40 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Boris Johnson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2011–2021Years on this page
2011
2012
London Mayoral Election
Wins re-election as Mayor of London.
Role range: 2008-2016
Olympic Equestrian Events
Greenwich Park hosts Olympic equestrian and modern pentathlon events.
Role range: 2008-2016
Olympic Celebration
Trafalgar Square hosts public celebration during London Olympic year.
Role range: 2008-2016
2016
Brexit
Announces support for the campaign to leave the European Union.
Role range: 2015-2016
Brexit
Backs Leave, becoming one of the campaign's highest-profile Conservative figures.
Role range: 2015-2016
Brexit
Declines to stand for Conservative leader after Michael Gove enters the contest.
Role range: 2016-2016
Brexit
Appointed Foreign Secretary in Theresa May's first cabinet.
Role range: 2016-2018
2018
Brexit
Resigns as Foreign Secretary over the Brexit strategy.
Role range: 2016-2018
2019
Prime Minister
Becomes Prime Minister promising to deliver Brexit.
Role range: 2019-2022
Prorogation
Obtains approval to prorogue Parliament during the Brexit crisis.
Role range: 2019-2022
Benn Act
The European Union Withdrawal No 2 Act receives royal assent.
Role range: 2019-2022
Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court rules that prorogation of Parliament was unlawful.
Role range: 2019-2022
Revised Withdrawal Agreement
Agrees a revised Withdrawal Agreement with the European Union.
Role range: 2019-2022
Letwin Amendment
The Commons passes the Letwin amendment delaying approval of the Brexit deal.
Role range: 2019-2022
Withdrawal Bill Second Reading
The Withdrawal Agreement Bill passes second reading but the timetable motion fails.
Role range: 2019-2022
Article 50 Extension
The European Union grants a Brexit extension to 31 January 2020.
Role range: 2019-2022
General Election - General Election
Wins a Conservative majority on the slogan Get Brexit Done.
Role range: 2019-2022
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Boris Johnson: Wins a Conservative majority on the slogan Get Brexit Done.
Role range: 2019-2022
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Wins a Conservative majority on the slogan Get Brexit Done.
Role range: 2019-2022
General Election
Wins a Conservative majority on the slogan Get Brexit Done.
Role range: 2019-2022
Withdrawal Agreement Bill
The Withdrawal Agreement Bill passes second reading after the Conservative election victory.
Role range: 2019-2022
2020
Withdrawal Agreement Act
The European Union Withdrawal Agreement Act receives royal assent.
Role range: 2019-2022
Brexit
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union.
Role range: 2019-2022
COVID-19
Publishes the United Kingdom coronavirus action plan.
Role range: 2019-2022
COVID-19
Announces the first nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom.
Role range: 2019-2022
COVID-19
Announces he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Role range: 2019-2022
COVID-19
Admitted to hospital after continuing COVID-19 symptoms.
Role range: 2019-2022
COVID-19
Announces a second national lockdown for England.
Role range: 2019-2022
Second Lockdown
Announces a second national lockdown for England.
Role range: 2019-2022
Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The UK and EU agree the Trade and Cooperation Agreement before the transition ends.
Role range: 2019-2022
Transition Period Ends
The Brexit transition period ends and new UK EU trading rules begin.
Role range: 2019-2022
NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Government
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.
Role range: 2019-2022
NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign NHS Development
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.
Role range: 2019-2022
NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
During Boris Johnson's government, the NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.
Role range: 2019-2022
NHS Volunteer Responders Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.
Role range: 2019-2022
NHS Volunteer Responders NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Boris Johnson serves as Prime Minister: The NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.
Role range: 2019-2022
NHS Volunteer Responders
During Boris Johnson's government, the NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.
Role range: 2019-2022
Remote Parliamentary Proceedings Introduced
Parliament adapted its proceedings during the coronavirus emergency, including arrangements for remote participation and reporting.
2021
Trade and Cooperation Agreement Applies
The UK EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement begins provisional application.
Role range: 2019-2022
Records, sources and methodology
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