Boris Johnson, an eccentric Conservative party baron

LONDON – With her blond hair – almost white – and grimaces, Boris Johnson is one of the most recognizable faces in the political world of the United Kingdom.

The conservative politician of 54 years, was one of the leaders of the campaign to leave the European Union.

Following the resignation of David Cameron to the government, his profile was established as the most likely to lead the Conservative Party, and therefore, to become the next British prime minister in 2016. However, against all odds, he declared that he would not run for election, which Theresa got May.

Johnson surprised when he emerged after two weeks of disappearance, announcing that the new UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, had appointed him as chancellor of his government, a decision that did not go unnoticed. not exempted Alexander Boris of Pfeffel Johnson (with Turkish, French and German ancestors) was born in New York in 1964 – he was an American citizen until 2006 – and he made his first studies in the famous school. Eton, founded by Henry VII in 1440 and followed by 19 prime ministers, including Cameron.

Then, following the same line, he studied the clbadics at Oxford University. When he graduated, he started working in a consulting firm, which he left the week to find his work "incredibly boring."

He entered journalism and has never been far from controversy. He entered the venerable The Times newspaper, where he was fired for inventing an appointment (of his own godfather) for an article. Then he moved to the Daily Telegraph and The Spectator magazine

He worked as a correspondent in Brussels, Belgium, where he distinguished himself by his eurosceptic work.

In 2001, he won a seat in Parliament representing Henly, a county Conservative district. d & # 39; Oxfordshire. From there, he began to distinguish himself by his politically incorrect comments.

He once badociated Papua New Guinea with "orgies, cannibalism and mbadacres of tribal leaders". He also described the English city of Portsmouth as "too full of drugs, obesity, mediocrity and Labor MPs"

but his big jump in the major leagues of British politics was made in 2008, when he won the London City Hall. 19659008] Immediately after, he made popular decisions such as the ban on the consumption of alcohol in public transport and the launch of a public bicycle rental system in the center of the city. They are known as "Boris-bikes" (bicycles-Boris).

Re-elected in 2012 for another period, he successfully led the Olympic Games this year.

It was at that time that he told the BBC that his London Mayor's accusation would be his last "big job" in politics

. Few people believed him at that time, let alone when he came back to win a seat in Parliament representing the district of Uxbrigde and South Riuslip, London (as the British system, to be prime minister or secretary must be a parliamentarian). Johnson has been vigorously launched to campaign for the exit of the European Union.