JOURNAL ARTICLE

Boris Johnson Makes Surprise Late Move to Avert Tory Wipeout.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wickham, Alex; Milligan, Ellen 3 of 3

Abstract

Boris Johnson, the former UK Prime Minister, made a surprise appearance in the election campaign, urging Conservative voters to prevent a landslide victory for the Labour Party. Johnson claimed that a Labour government would use its majority to raise taxes and allow uncontrolled immigration, allegations that the opposition party denies. However, Labour is projected to win the election with a large majority, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Johnson's involvement in the Partygate scandal and his poor relationship with current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have contributed to his declining popularity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:178228593
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