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Boris Johnson's messy political legacy of lies, scandals and delivering Brexit to his base

Boris Johnson, the now outgoing prime minister of the United Kingdom, had wanted to follow in the footsteps of his idol Winston Churchill and be remembered as a leader of consequence. He aspired to greatness and desired to stay in office longer than the 11 years enjoyed by Conservative icon…

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'Boris Johnson is finally resigning - Britain needs a fresh start and a new government'

Boris Johnson was handed the precious keys to power and, bolstered by the largest Commons majority achieved by a Tory leader for more than 30 years, embarked on a spree of economic and moral vandalism

Daily Mirror

43 times Boris Johnson lied, mocked and even broke the law

The PM is no stranger to political scandals and lying to the British public

Liverpool Echo

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Emotionless Boris Johnson 'tried to channel Churchill and decision was made for him'

Darren Stanton said the outgoing PM said it was clear that he hadn't wanted to quit, but tried to appear "stoic" on the steps of Downing Street

Daily Mirror

What is the Queen’s role in the appointment of a new prime minister?

The appointment of a prime minister is ‘one of the few remaining personal prerogatives of the Sovereign’.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson reached the top but was felled by his flaws

Boris Johnson wanted to be like his hero Winston Churchill: a larger-than-life character who led Britain through a time of crisis

The Independent UK

From Churchill to Johnson: The Queen’s 14 prime ministers

Sir Winston Churchill, her first prime minister, is thought to be her favourite.

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Boris Johnson won't quit as he behaves like a narcissist, says psychologist

Psychologist and behaviour expert Dr Pam Spurr explains why she believes the prime minister is hanging on to his role

Daily Mirror

Reality is finally dawning on the cabinet: Boris Johnson is NOT your friend

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid have decided they’re finally done with 2022’s full-scale debasement of public life, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Morning mail: Sydney braces for more flooding, interest rates tipped to rise, six die in US parade shooting

Tuesday: A double whammy of interest rate rises expected over next two months. Plus: Winston Churchill’s ‘magnificently idiotic’ platypus quest

The Guardian - AU

Are we learning the wrong lessons from history?

Can historians influence government policy? Should they? And, if so, what kinds of historical knowledge should they produce?

The Conversation

History of the first bloody strike that brought Liverpool to a halt

Home Secretary Winston Churchill sent 3,500 soldiers and an armed gunboat to the city

Liverpool Echo

Artist William Kentridge says Winston Churchill statue should be buried so we can ‘look down’ on him

‘The question should be: “How do we deal with our blighted past?” rather than defending it and saying it was nothing but a heroic history,’ Kentridge said

The Independent UK

Community group says it's time for Churchill's Big Cigar to get a new name

The 32-metre-tall spire in the Victorian town of Churchill is known locally as the Big Cigar, but a community group and an anti-smoking campaigner say it's time for a change.

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Inside Patrick Getreide’s time capsule

After four decades building of his watch collection, Patrick Getreide is now taking 168 pieces on a world tour

The Independent UK

How Raab is considering a Bill of Rights to force through Rwanda flights

The European Convention on Human Rights was drawn up by the Council of Europe, an organisation which Winston Churchill was instrumental in founding.

Daily Mirror

Moment Boris Johnson vowed to keep human rights laws he's now trashing over Rwanda

Boris Johnson declared 'Keep the European Convention, it's a fine thing. Get out of the EU' during the referendum campaign

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We taught an AI to impersonate Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde – here's what it revealed about sentience

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What next? Ukraine's allies divided over Russia endgame

Is it better to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine or to isolate him? Should Kyiv make concessions to end the war, or would that embolden the Kremlin? Are ramped up sanctions on Russia worth the collateral damage?

The Guardian - UK

With Brexit, the UK has achieved the gold standard of self-harm

As with another self-inflicted economic injury in the 1920s, Britain is struggling under a burden that could be reversed

Daily Mirror

Love Island's Luca Bish's tattoos explained - from famous faces to grandad tribute

Love Island contestant Luca Bish has a collection of tattoos on his body which have caught the attention of fans in recent days, with the inkings including references to relatives and celebrities

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson to announce plan to let low-earners use housing benefit to buy homes

PM also set to extend right to buy to housing association tenants – though Michael Gove admits numbers will be capped

Daily Mirror

Love Island fans puzzled by Luca's tattoos - as Winston Churchill one branded 'red flag'

Love Island viewers have been glued to their screens this week as the show returned and there's one thing that's got a number of people talking online - Luca's tattoos and what they mean

Daily Mirror

Couple spot 'Winston Churchill' flashing Queen peace sign from the sky during Jubilee

A couple believe they've spotted Winston Churchill flashing Her Majesty the Queen a peace sign from the sky after noticing a remarkably 'perfect' cloud formation

The Independent UK

Platinum jubilee: How Buckingham Palace balcony became key to royal family’s existence

It is where the firm is at its ‘most visible but also at its most strategic,’ says one expert, as these six historic moments might suggest...

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