Boris Johnson
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Boris Johnson (born 1964) was the Prime Minister of the UK from 2019 to 2022.
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Bojo led the Conservative Party to a decisive victory in the 2019 general election with the slogan "Get Brexit Done."
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His government oversaw the UK's formal exit from the European Union. Following this, he aimed to strengthen the UK's global trade relationships.
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Johnson's leadership was also defined by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this period, the UK was under lockdowns where the government impplemented various public health measures to control the spread of the virus.
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He promoted the "levelling up" agenda, aiming to reduce regional inequalities and invest in infrastructure outside London and the South East.
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Johnson resigned in 2022 following a series of political controversies. Despite this, he remains a significant figure in UK politics.