When the Murdoch-owned Herald Sun ran a cartoon depicting Serena Williams throwing a tantrum. I have just been to see . I have no hesitation in saying that of all the Heads of State and Government, the most impressive person I met was Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Well, government cant do it a alone and taxpayers certainly cant do it alone. And remember Labours performance during the pandemic, flapping with all the conviction of a damp tea towel. But in previous national crises, Labour leaders have opted to minimize public anxiety and confusion by not trying to score cheap party political points, one thinks of Attlee, or even Michael Foote in the Falklands Crisis. People did not or could not seek help. But they like it for the way it emerges organically. And it is our mission as Conservatives to promote opportunity with every tool we have. By Newsweek Staff On 6/24/16 at 8:54 AM EDT. And let me say now, to the people of Ukraine, that I know that we in the U.K. will continue to back your fight for freedom for as long as it takes. "She very sweetly asked me how I was, being clearly sympathetic about what had happened. "And when I call her that - Elizabeth the Great - I should add one final quality: her humility. Stoke Poges may still, of course, have its problems, but they are overwhelmingly caused by the sheer lust of other people to live in or near Stoke Poges. Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares to make a statement outside 10 Downing Street in London on Thursday. And today, we are going to fix this economy and build back better than ever before. Boris Johnson: (05:49) Is it not a sublime irony that even in French politics there is now a leading center right politician calling for a referendum on the EU, who is now calling for France to [French 00:21:14]. And if we can do that, in this country, we will be the most prosperous in Europe. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. It was not the government that made the wonder drug. But when we come second, but when we come second, but the point is that when we come second in the Paralympics as well, that shows our values. The answer is to control immigration, to allow people of talent to come to this country, but not to use immigration as an excuse for failure to invest in people, in skills, and in the equipment, the facilities, the machinery. The prime minister . Build back beaver. "The United Kingdom is the great country it is today because of her. That is not just a question of social justice, it is an appalling waste of potential. And there have been plenty of people who have told us that the challenges of the Covid pandemic have made this work impossible and that we should extend the transition period and incur yet more delay. And to you, the British public. They are the United States, China and the United Kingdom. Does anyone seriously imagine that we should not now be raising the funding to sort this out? Boris Johnson: (33:56) Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. And after decades of drift and dither, this reforming government, this can-do government, this government that got Brexit done, thats getting the COVID vaccine roll out done, is going to get social care done and we are going to deal with the biggest underlying issues of our economy and society. Boris Johnson's unrepentant resignation speech was delivered with trademark bullishness, and shot through with resentment . Mrs May recalled: "Her Majesty loved the countryside. As it happens, I cant paint my own front door any color I like. And thats why we must keep leveling up, keep unleashing the potential in every part of the United Kingdom. 30,000 have already applied. And sadly, that was not the approach taken by Captain [Hindsight 00:34:49], attacking one week, rowing in behind when it seemed to be working, the human weather vein, the Starmer chameleon, and in his final absurd act of opportunism, he decided to oppose step four. AUKUS, an idea so transparently right that Labour Conference voted overwhelmingly against it. They vaccinated so rapidly that we were able to do those crucial groups one to four, the oldest and most vulnerable, faster than any other major economy in the world. The subsequent week, [it held] a successful meeting at deputies' level in Mont Pelerin, but since I think many of you will remember that on 12 January, the Conference on Cyprus first convened here in the Palais des Nations in Geneva, and it had its first opening day at political level. 24 December 2020, 4:09pm; Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Picture credit: Getty. This agreement, this deal above all means certainty. And this government is helping young people to afford a home. Boris Johnson: (09:52) They dont like leveling up. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Boris Johnson: (21:39) We are going to re-wild parts of the country and consecrate a total of 30% to nature. Skills, folks. Boris Johnson: (14:11) Quoting Charles Darwin and Paradise Lost as well as the latest science, her speech - read it here, for a contrast with Johnson's effort - helped lead to the signing of the UN Framework . And now is the time to give that life boat a mighty shove into the water, like some great liner . Those people gluing themselves to roads, I dont call them legitimate protestors, like some Labour counselors do. WATCH: Johnson . That is why-. You made each other safer. And of course, Im immensely proud of the achievements of this government: from getting Brexit done to settling our relations with the continent for over half a century, reclaiming the power for this country to make its own laws in Parliament, getting us all through the pandemic, delivering the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe, the fastest exit from lockdown, and in the last few months, leading the West in standing up to Putins aggression in Ukraine. His Excellency Mr. Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. To level up, you need to give people the options, the skills, that are right for them. Because in so many ways our basic goals are the same. We have one of the most imbalanced societies and lopsided economies of all the richer countries. Because there is no reason why the inhabitants of one part of the country should be geographically fated to be poorer than others, or why people should feel they have to move away from their loved ones or communities to reach their potential. Why dont the Tories want to help genuine asylum seekers. Boris Johnson: (27:29) I looked at her, she looked at me and she just smiled. I want to thank the wonderful staff here at Chequers here at Number 10, and of course at Chequers. Discover why Rev is the #1 speech-to-text service in the world. "But whilst she understood the unescapable nature of duty, which sometimes must have weighed upon her heavily, she also delighted in carrying it out, for she was the most devoted monarch.". Boris Johnson: (26:03) And lets forgive him, on the basis that he probably didnt know what he was talking about. She went on: "The British people, the Commonwealth, and all of us in this House, will support him as he takes our country forward to a new era of hope and progress, our New Carolean Age. Boris Johnson: (25:40) Because of the speed and urgency of what you did, everybody involved in this government, to get this economy moving again from July last year in spite of all the opposition, all the naysayers, we have and will continue to have that economic strength to give people the . I mean, you can try a cautious fist bump, because its okay now. Boris Johnson: (39:20) Okay, right, right, here we go. But what will it be by the new year? What monkey glands are they applying in Ribble Valley? Boris Johnson: (35:00) Above all, I want to thank you, the British public, for the immense privilege that you have given me and I want you to know that from now on until the new prime minister is in place, your interests will be served and the government of the country will be carried on. "These were not meetings with a high and mighty monarch, but a conversation with a woman of experience, knowledge and immense wisdom," she said, before joking: "They were also the one meeting I went to that I knew would not be briefed out to the media.". He said: "Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, silence the pianos and with muffled drums, bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Delivered on: 6 September 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Boris Johnson's final speech as Prime Minister. I want to thank Carrie and our children, and all the members of my family who have had to put up with so much for so long. Interpreted by UK judges sitting in UK courts. Otters are returning to rivers from which theyve been absent for decades, beavers that have not been seen on some rivers since Tudor times, massacred for their pelts, are now back. Boris Johnson: (29:45) And we in turn thank the volunteers, the public health workers, the council workers, the pharmacists, but above all, our untiring, unbeatable, unbelievable NHS. Not just helping families to get through it, but changing and improving the way we do things, cutting burdens on businesses and families and yes, cutting taxes, because that is the way to generate the growth and the income we need to pay for great public services. Were, Never be separated from the Americans. Pretty good advice, I think youll agree. Good morning, everyone. Quill, anybody know? Lets be clear that there is a huge philosophical difference between us and Labour, because in their souls, they dont like leveling up. Australia, UK, US, shared values, a shared belief in democracy and human rights, a shared belief in the equal dignity and worth of every human being. Were putting on 4,000 more clean, green buses made in this country, some of them running on hydrogen. And fixing those backlogs with real change, because the pandemic not only put colossal pressure on the NHS, it was a lightning flash illumination of a problem we have failed to address for decades. Good afternoon. But thems the breaks.. He opposed step four of the roadmap in July. Thu 7 Jul 2022 10.13 EDT. She was down to earth and a woman of common sense. There were also moments of warmth and humour shared. And I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world. Is Wrexhams Hollywood fairytale heading for an unhappy ending? "The hampers came from the castle, and we all mucked in to put the food and drink out on the table. ", Sir Iain added: "May God bless her and keep her, and hold her in our hands, and may we bless the Royal family. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. It has to be black, but I certainly dont have to go very far to work. Boris Johnson: (00:00) In a rare and special gathering, current and former prime ministers, party leaders and MPs share their heartwarming tributes. Theyre absolutely right. The human species, said Mr. Johnson, is nearing the end of the adolescent phase of . Boris Johnson: (12:24) So perhaps we should all thank each other. Ms. Brianna Fruean, Ms. Txai Suru, Ms. Elizabeth Wathuti. Speaking as the great grandson of a Turk who fled in fear of his life, I know that this country is a beacon of light and hope for people around the world, provided they come here legally. The Guardian thinks of itself as Britains fearless liberal conscience, trigger-sensitive to racist dog whistles in the language and editorial judgements of everyone except itself. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to media next to 10 Downing Street in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. And the answer therefore is not to attack the wealth creators, its to encourage them, because they are responsible for the aggregate increase in the countrys wealth that enables us to make those parieto improvements, and to level up everywhere, and to rub home my point, to rub home my point, it is not just that vaccination has saved more than 120,000 lives. Being Prime Minister is an education in itself. Its not a mythical beast. The truck stops, to pick an example entirely at random, with basic facilities where you dont have to urinate in the bushes. Boris Johnson: ( 02:54) I urge you all to get your jabs, because every day our vaccine defenses are getting stronger and stronger. She came to the throne at just 25 in a country that was emerging from the shadow of war. Boris Johnson resigned from office, ending a nearly three-year premiership marred by controversy and scandal. We have a huge hole in the public finances. Mr Johnson, who saw the late Queen on Tuesday at her Scottish estate Balmoral to formally step down as prime minister, called her "the greatest statesman and diplomat of all". Boris Johnson: (08:19) In his speech to the high-level debate at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared that it is time for mankind to grow up and take responsibility for the damage we are inflicting on the planet. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. And we all know that this problem of delayed discharge is one of the major reasons why it takes too long to get the hospital treatment that your family desperately need. And wasnt he brilliant, my friends? What royal jelly are they eating, that they live seven years longer than the people of Blackpool, only 33 miles away? We have taken back control of laws and our destiny. Look at this country from the air, go on Google Maps. And in the last few days, I tried to persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentric to change governments when were delivering so much and when we have such a vast mandate and when were actually only a handful of points behind in the polls, even in mid-term after quite a few months of pretty relentless sledging and when the economic scene is so difficult domestically and internationally. And as a responsible Conservative government, we must recognize the sheer scale of their achievement, but also the scale of the challenge ahead. That is the spirit that is the same across this country in every town and village and city that can be found in the hearts and minds of kids growing up everywhere and that is the spirit we are going to unleash. 10 Downing Street. Full text: Boris Johnson's Brexit deal speech. winning the biggest majority since 1987 and the biggest share of the vote since 1979. delivering our manifesto commitments including social care, ensuring that Britain is once again standing tall in the world, from Ukraine to the AUKUS pact with America and Australia, because we are one whole and entire United Kingdom whose diplomats, security services and armed forces are so globally admired, and as I leave I believe our union is so strong that those who want to break it up, will keep trying but they will never ever succeed, thank you to everyone behind me in this building for looking after me and my family over the last three years so well including Dilyn, the dog, and if Dilyn and Larry can put behind them their occasional difficulties, then so can the Conservative party, and above all thanks to you, the British people, to the voters for giving me the chance to serve, all of you who worked so tirelessly together to beat covid to put us where we are today, Together we have laid foundations that will stand the test of time, whether by taking back control of our laws or putting in vital new infrastructure, great solid masonry on which we will continue to build together, paving the path of prosperity now & for future generations. And if we could do that, in this country, we will be the most prosperous in Europe. If Columbus had listened to Captain Hindsight, hed be famous for having discovered Tenerife. Boris Johnson: (39:04) And I am utterly confident that we can and will do it. And just as we used our new freedoms to accelerate the vaccine rollout, were going to use Brexit freedoms to do things differently. So let me come now to the punchline of my sermon on the vaccine. I saw The Army in action in Glasgow, firing staple guns like carbines as they set up a huge vaccination center. And they had the same excitement at working amid winds and waves, and be able to see whales and dolphins from the office window. The Commonwealth is the family of nations it is today because of her.". The funny thing was that she then paused and looked at me, not sure whether I had actually made a joke. Remember? That is why we are building back better with a once in a century 640 billion pound program of investment. And so I am very pleased that this afternoon that we have completed the biggest trade deal yet, worth 660 billion. And you can paint the front door any color you like. Sir Iain Duncan Smith talked about the time he was invited to see the late Queen after being ousted as Conservative Party leader in 2003. Actually, Im told tonight its 68% by the new year. And I should stress this deal was done by a huge negotiating team from every part of the UK, and it will benefit every part of our United Kingdom, helping to unite and level up across the country. A tide of anxiety washing into every A&E and every GP. You see how our landscape has been plotted and pieced and jigsawed together by centuries of bequests and litigation, a vast testament to security of titled trust in the law. And I want you to know that from now on, until the new prime minister is in place, your interests will be served and the government of the country will be carried on. It is good to be back. And people worry that they will be the 1 in 10 to suffer from the potentially catastrophic cost of dementia, wiping out everything they have and preventing them from passing on anything to their families. And to you, the British public, I know that there will be many people who are relieved and perhaps quite a few who will also be disappointed. Not on green fields, not just jammed in the Southeast, but beautiful homes on Brownfield sites in places where homes make sense. And that is leveling up in action. I think that some Labour counselors actually glue themselves to roads. must see people back in the office and that is why and that is why we are building back better. The other day, I took a boat out into the Moray Firth to see this aquatic forest of white turbines towering over the water, like the Redwoods of California. I picked up some cheese, put it on a plate and was transferring it to the table. That school is Brampton Manor Academy, and it now sends more kids to Oxbridge than Eton. Thank you. When Thomas Gray stood in that country churchyard in 1750 and wrote his famous elegy as the curfew toll the knell of parting day, he lamented the wasted talents of those buried around him, the flowers born to blush unseen, the mute inglorious Miltons, who never wrote a poem because they never got to read. Boris Johnson: (10:46) And of course, it was Oxford University, but it was the private sector that made it possible. I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world, the British prime minister said in announcing that he was stepping down. And though the disease has sadly not gone away, the impact on death rates has been astonishing. From Jan 1 we are outside the customs union, and outside the single market. And thats the difference between this radical and optimistic conservatism and a tired, old Labour. The cheese fell on the floor. And that is leveling up in action. We spent 407 billion pounds on COVID support and our debt now stands at over 2 trillion pounds. To level up, on top of the extra 14 billion were putting into education, on top of the increase that means every teacher starts with a salary of 30,000 pounds, were announcing today a leveling up premium of up to 3,000 pounds to send the best maths and science teachers to the places that need the most. Boris Johnson was briefly lost for words when he appeared to lose his place during a speech to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) conference in South Shields on Monday. I owe everything to my tutors. It is customary for the British Prime Minister to come to this United Nations and pledge to advance our values and defend our rules, the rules of a peaceful world. And above all it means certainty for business from financial services to our world-leading manufacturers our car industry certainty for those working in high skilled jobs in firms and factories across the whole country. Boris Johnson has delivered his first speech in Downing Street after becoming the UK's new prime minister. Because if I have one insight into human beings, it is that genius and talent and enthusiasm and imagination are evenly distributed throughout the population but opportunity is not. Boris Johnson: (03:57) Become a freelancer and work on your own terms. But they had that extra satisfaction that goes with knowing youre doing something to save the planet, and get Britain to net zero by 2050. Extend your content reach and maximize your engagement rates. Boris Johnson: (19:25) We can do it. The current leaders of the political parties also all gave their tributes in the Commons. And of course, Im immensely proud of the achievements of this government, from getting Brexit done to settling our relations with the continent for over half a century, reclaiming the power for this country to make its own laws in Parliament, getting us all through the pandemic, delivering the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe, the fastest exit from lockdown, and in the last few months, leading the West in standing up to Putins aggression in Ukraine. And I mean the long term, structural weaknesses in the UK economy. Lets get on with the job. And there will be no non-tariff barriers to trade. And that is the symmetry in the lesson of the COVID vaccine. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. "I can tell you as a direct eyewitness that she drove herself in her own car, with no detectives and no bodyguard, bouncing at alarming speed over the Scottish landscape to the total amazement of the ramblers and tourists we encountered.". A RESTful API to access Revs workforce of fast, high quality transcriptionists and captioners. LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - Boris Johnson said on Thursday that he would resign as Britain's prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party . Because it will not be a bad thing for the EU to have a prosperous and dynamic and contented UK on your doorstep. And that is the symmetry represented by these giant windmills, massive and innovative private sector investment, and a government taking the tough decisions to make it possible. I laughed too, and then she laughed again - whether at me or with me, I could not figure out," he said. Its fantastic to see that leveling up. The British prime minister stepped down as Conservative Party leader after recent scandals prompted a wave of resignations from his top officials. Boris Johnson: (27:00) Living proof that we, you all represent the most jiving, hip, happening and generally funkapolitan party in the world. His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. So that the Oxford vaccine has been distributed at cost around the world, more than a billion low-cost vaccines invented in Britain, saving millions of lives. The great ambition of the human race, that the left always privately share but publicly disparage. I remember her innocent joy more than 10 years ago after the opening ceremony of the London Olympics when I told her that a leader of a friendly Middle Eastern country seemed actually to believe that she had jumped out of a helicopter in a pink dress and parachuted into the stadium," he said. who at a critical moment helped to extend my own period in office, as well as our armed services and our agencies that are so admired around the world, and our indefatigable Conservative Party members and supporters whose selfless campaigning makes our democracy possible. Get the next 10 weeks from 10 plus a free commemorative coronation mug.