Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he will be joining GB News as a presenter, making him the latest Tory politician to join the right-wing TV channel. In a video posted on X, Johnson expressed his excitement about the opportunity to share his candid views on politics.
Johnson’s show on GB News will cover a wide range of topics, including Russia, China, the war in Ukraine, and the upcoming UK and US elections. He aims to discuss why he believes the best days for the UK are yet to come and why people want to see more of a global Britain.
Joining Former Tory Colleagues
Johnson will be joining a roster of former Tory colleagues who have their shows on GB News, including Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Lee Anderson, and Nigel Farage. This move further solidifies the controversial channel’s association with right-wing politics.
A Thorn in Rishi Sunak’s Side
Since leaving office, Boris Johnson has been a constant thorn in the side of Chancellor Rishi Sunak. He has criticised Sunak’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, condemned the smoking ban, opposed the cancellation of HS2, and accused the government of failing to provide weapons to Ukraine.
Partygate Scandal and Resignation
Johnson’s resignation as an MP in June came amidst the Partygate scandal, in which he was found to have lied to the Commons about his knowledge of rule-breaking. Although he no longer receives his MP salary, he has secured a lucrative deal to write a weekly column for The Mail, earning him a substantial amount of money.
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Continuing with GB News
It is unclear whether Johnson will continue writing his Mail column after joining GB News. However, he sought advice from the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, which had no concerns about his new role.
Concerns and Impartiality
There have been concerns about a Tory takeover of GB News, with former Conservative chancellor George Osborne claiming that “disgusting and misogynistic” WhatsApp messages sent by Johnson and his former adviser Dominic Cummings will come out at the Covid inquiry. The regulator Ofcom has already ruled that a GB News interview with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt breached impartiality rules.
Conclusion
Boris Johnson’s decision to join GB News as a presenter adds to the growing list of Tory politicians associated with the right-wing TV channel. With his show covering a range of political topics, Johnson aims to share his unfiltered views and discuss the future of the UK. As he continues to be a thorn in Rishi Sunak’s side and faces scrutiny over the Partygate scandal, Johnson’s move to GB News will undoubtedly attract attention and further fuel the ongoing debate surrounding the channel’s impartiality.
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