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The Graphic Truth: Boris hangs on by a thread

June 06, 2022
Carlos Santamaria
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Annie Gugliotta
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Ari Winkleman
The Graphic Truth: Boris hangs on by a thread
Ari Winkleman & Annie Gugliotta

Boris Johnson is famous for weathering controversy — from alleged affairs to partygate — often emerging stronger than before. But since taking office, the British PM has been caught in so many political scandals that most Brits, and many in his own Conservative Party, have now turned against him. Still, Johnson narrowly survived a no-confidence vote on Monday and lives to fight yet another day. We take a look at his approval ratings as prime minister, highlighting a few of the dramas that have eroded his popularity.

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