Boris Johnson is the New Prime Minister - TLDR News.

Boris Johnson is the New Prime Minister - TLDR News.

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Boris Johnson was elected as the leader of the Conservative Party, succeeding Theresa May as Prime Minister. The leadership election process involved Conservative MPs narrowing down candidates to Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, with party members ultimately voting for Johnson. Johnson's acceptance speech emphasized delivering Brexit, uniting the country, and defeating opposition. He outlined immediate plans, including forming a new cabinet and preparing for his role as Prime Minister.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who announced their resignation, prompting the Conservative Party leadership election?

David Cameron

Boris Johnson

Theresa May

Jeremy Corbyn

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many candidates were initially in the running to replace Theresa May?

5

8

10

12

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the turnout percentage in the Conservative Party leadership election?

82.6%

90.1%

87.4%

75.3%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In his acceptance speech, what did Boris Johnson say he would 'energize'?

The parliament

The party

The country

The economy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous acronym did Boris Johnson mention in his speech?

DUD

FUN

WIN

TOP

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the first actions Boris Johnson will take as Prime Minister?

Announce a new tax policy

Call a general election

Form his cabinet

Visit the United States

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where will Boris Johnson make his first speech as Prime Minister?

The House of Commons

10 Downing Street

Buckingham Palace

The European Parliament