Critics of the outgoing Conservative U.K. prime minister experienced considerable schadenfreude after he announced his resignation, in July 2022.
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PolitiFact→ Tweets – No, Boris Johnson didn’t go swimming after his resignation. This viral image is outdated
An image shows that “following his resignation, Boris Johnson has escaped to the sea.”
PolitiFact→ Cavalier Johnson – Mayor Johnson overestimates economic benefit of hosting RNC
The RNC is “a $200 million economic infusion into our communities.”
Full Fact→ Did Boris Johnson actually resign?
Following speculation on social media we’ve taken a look at the context behind Boris Johnson’s decision to remain in office until a new leader is elected.
Snopes→ Johnson Resigns, Remains UK Prime Minister for Now
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned, acknowledging that it was “clearly the will” of his party that he should go.
Full Fact→ Boris Johnson repeats false claim about Keir Starmer voting 48 times to ‘take us back’ into the EU
The Prime Minister has made the same incorrect claim several times before.
Full Fact→ Conspiracy theory about Boris Johnson not having Covid-19 is back
A satirical article in 2020 claimed that St Thomas’ Hospital made staff sign the Official Secrets Act when Mr Johnson was admitted, and sent home those who refused—but none of this was true.
PolitiFact→ Mandela Barnes – Barnes partially right on claim that Johnson has received $1.2 million from gun lobby
Says U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, his prospective opponent, has received $1.2 million from the gun lobby.
Full Fact→ Carrie Johnson’s mother did not appear on recent episode of Question Time
Some social media users have suggested Ms Johnson’s mother was in the audience during an episode of the BBC debate show.
Full Fact→ Times graph on Boris Johnson’s leadership mixes up poll results
Voters were asked if they’d prefer Boris Johnsons to still be Prime Minister in a year’s time, or if they’d prefer someone else.
Logically→ Johnson & Johnson sunscreen products cause leukemia.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Viral meme shared by Benny Johnson features old, out-of-context photos in attack on Joe Biden
A compilation of images shows what Joe Biden has “done to our country.”
Snopes→ Did Actor Russell Johnson Fly 44 Combat Missions in WWII?
Johnson was best known for his role as the brainy professor in the 1960s TV series "Gilligan's Island."
Logically→ The BBC censored the crowd booing Boris Johnson at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
This claim is based on a misunderstanding of how live events are covered by news channels.
PolitiFact→ Tweets – No, BBC News did not edit footage of Boris Johnson to remove boos upon his arrival
BBC News edited out boos in footage of Boris Johnson arriving at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee thanksgiving service.
Full Fact→ BBC didn’t replace boos for Boris Johnson with ‘generic audio’
A post on Facebook, viewed more than 73,000 times, claims that the BBC edited footage of Boris and Carrie Johnson arriving at St Paul’s Cathedral for part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations to replace the sound of booing crowds wi
PolitiFact→ Democratic Party of Wisconsin – Yes, a tax break Ron Johnson pushed for in 2017 has benefited America’s wealthiest more
"The tax carve out (Ron) Johnson spearheaded overwhelmingly benefited the wealthiest, over small businesses."
Snopes→ Weakened UK Leader Boris Johnson Survives No-Confidence Vote
The charismatic leader has struggled to turn the page on revelations that he and his staff repeatedly held boozy parties that flouted COVID-19 restrictions.
Snopes→ British Prime Minister Johnson to Face No-Confidence Vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a no-confidence vote that could oust him from power, as discontent with his rule finally threatens to topple a politician who has often seemed invincible despite many scandals.
Full Fact→ BBC didn’t ‘censor’ audio of crowd booing over Boris Johnson clip
Claims that the BBC “censored” footage of Boris and Carrie Johnson arriving at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee thanksgiving service to remove audio of the crowd booing have been shared widely on social media. The claim is based on
PolitiFact→ Ron Johnson – Some Democrats did and some did not weigh in on Madison pro-life office arson
In the immediate wake of a fire and vandalism at the Madison headquarters of an anti-abortion group, Democrats had not condemned “activists who are engaging in this repugnant illegal activity.”
PolitiFact→ Cavalier Johnson – Milwaukee’s high gun rate rivals New York’s
In a recent year, the Milwaukee Police Department "collected more guns per capita off the streets than in New York.”
Washington Post→ Ron Johnson’s flimsy evidence that Democrats seek to ‘change the electorate’
The Wisconsin senator is taking out of context remarks from almost 10 years ago to make his case.
Full Fact→ Boris Johnson’s GMB interview: fact checked
In an interview on Good Morning Britain this morning, Boris Johnson was warned by interviewer Susanna Reid: “There are fact checkers at every stage of every interview who will go through your answers with a fine-tooth comb.” She was entirel
PolitiFact→ Opportunity Wisconsin – Johnson benefited from tax cut, but it's not a loophole
"Ron Johnson pushed through a special tax loophole that benefited his own family's business, then he cashed out of the company for $5 million and he "has doubled his wealth since taking office."
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Social media posts twist facts about hepatitis outbreak in kids, Johnson & Johnson vaccines
Hepatitis outbreak in kids may be related to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Full Fact→ Boris Johnson makes false employment claim for ninth time in Parliament
The Prime Minister has made the same false claim about employment for the ninth time in Parliament, despite being warned by official bodies. During Prime Minister’s Questions on 20 April, Boris Johnson said there are “more people in work th
PolitiFact→ Sarah Godlewski – Godlewski off-base with claim on Johnson’s view on coverage for those with pre-existing conditions
"Ron Johnson is trying to let insurance companies deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions like cancer, depression, pregnancy, diabetes—or even COVID.”
PolitiFact→ Ron Johnson – No, Democrats aren’t responsible for rising gas prices
Gas prices are high “due to the Democrats’ war on fossil fuels.”
PolitiFact→ Alex Lasry – Ron Johnson has not endorsed plan to phase out of Social Security, Medicare
Says Ron Johnson "is supporting the Republican plan that phases out Social Security and Medicare."
Full Fact→ Boris Johnson’s claims on UK accepting people fleeing conflict miss vital context
I think we have taken more vulnerable people fleeing theatres of conflict since 2015 than any other country in Europe. Boris Johnson, 2 March 2022 . Boris Johnson claimed during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) that the UK has “taken more
PolitiFact→ Ron Johnson – Immigrants who are known criminals are not using an arrest warrant to fly on U.S. aircraft
Federal border officials are allowing undocumented immigrants who are “known criminals who possess an arrest warrant to fly on U.S. aircraft (which) threatens our homeland security.”
PolitiFact→ Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee – Democratic group’s false attack on Wis. GOP Sen. Ron Johnson over outsourcing to China
Sen. Ron Johnson has been “rewarding companies that outsource to China.”
PolitiFact→ Cavalier Johnson – New Milwaukee officers maintain, not increase, police staffing
Says he led the fight to add 200 new police officers to make the City of Milwaukee safer.
Full Fact→ Boris Johnson repeats misleading claim on number of people in employment
“430,000 more in employment now than there were before the pandemic began” Boris Johnson, 23 February 2022. At Prime Minister’s Questions Boris Johnson today repeated misleading statements about employment by claiming there are 430,0
Snopes→ Was Lyndon B. Johnson Actually Jewish?
The president allegedly had Jewish ancestry.
PolitiFact→ Cavalier Johnson – Milwaukee mayor in ballpark on stolen vehicle figures, but overstates reckless driving fatalities
“In 2021, 65 people in Milwaukee have lost their lives due to reckless driving accidents, and more than 9,000 cars have been stolen, double the amount in 2020.”
Full Fact→ What did Boris Johnson tell MPs about the alleged 13 November Downing Street party?
Following the publication of Sue Gray’s initial update on her report into the alleged parties in Downing Street during lockdown, there has been speculation about whether or not Boris Johnson misled Parliament over an alleged party on 13 November
PolitiFact→ Ron Johnson – Johnson wrong on claim that COVID vaccines are killing athletes on the playing field
“All these athletes are dropping dead on the field” after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.
Full Fact→ Boris Johnson’s PPE figures don’t tell the whole story
Thanks to the efforts of people across Whitehall, this country is now capable of producing 80% of our own PPE. Boris Johnson, 19 January 2022 . During Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday 19 January, Boris Johnson claimed the UK is now