Boris Johnson, born on June 19, 1964, in New York City, is a prominent British politician and former journalist. He is best known for serving as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 until his resignation in 2022. Johnson's educational background includes attending Eton College and Balliol College, Oxford, where he was elected president of the Oxford Union in 1986[4]. Johnson began his career in journalism, working for publications like *The Daily Telegraph* and serving as the editor of *The Spectator* from 1999 to 2005[4]. He entered politics, becoming a Member of Parliament (MP) for Henley in 2001 and later for Uxbridge and South Ruislip from 2015 until his resignation in June 2023[4][6]. Notably, Johnson served as Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016, introducing initiatives such as the "Boris Bikes" cycle-sharing program[5]. He was also Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018[4][6]. Johnson played a pivotal role in the Brexit campaign, leading the "Leave" movement to a historic victory in the 2016 EU referendum[5]. As Prime Minister, he navigated the UK through the Brexit process and the COVID-19 pandemic, although his tenure was marked by controversies, including the "Partygate" scandal[2][4]. Despite his resignation as Prime Minister and later as MP, Johnson remains an influential figure in British politics and media[2][4]. In 2024, he published a memoir titled *Unleashed*[2]. His influence continues, reflecting a blend of charisma and controversy throughout his career.