Boris Johnson's 2021 - In Pictures

  • British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits the quality control laboratory where batches of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine are tested at Oxford Biomedica, on January 18, in Oxford. All photos from Getty Images, unless otherwise stated.
    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits the quality control laboratory where batches of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine are tested at Oxford Biomedica, on January 18, in Oxford. All photos from Getty Images, unless otherwise stated.
  • Mr Johnson carries doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for mobile distribution at Barnet Football Club's football ground, The Hive, in north London, on January 25.
    Mr Johnson carries doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for mobile distribution at Barnet Football Club's football ground, The Hive, in north London, on January 25.
  • Mr Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds take part in a doorstep clap in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore outside 10 Downing Street on February 3.
    Mr Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds take part in a doorstep clap in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore outside 10 Downing Street on February 3.
  • The prime minister visits Sedgehill School in south-east London and takes part in an online class on February 23, ahead of students returning to classrooms after remote learning.
    The prime minister visits Sedgehill School in south-east London and takes part in an online class on February 23, ahead of students returning to classrooms after remote learning.
  • Mr Johnson chairs a session of the UN Security Council on climate and security at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on February 23, in London.
    Mr Johnson chairs a session of the UN Security Council on climate and security at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on February 23, in London.
  • Mr Johnson gives a thumbs-up during a visit to the National Express depot in Coventry on March 15. The prime minister was unveiling a shake-up of the bus sector which aims to see lower, simpler flat fares in towns and cities.
    Mr Johnson gives a thumbs-up during a visit to the National Express depot in Coventry on March 15. The prime minister was unveiling a shake-up of the bus sector which aims to see lower, simpler flat fares in towns and cities.
  • Mr Johnson gestures after receiving the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine at St Thomas's Hospital on March 19, in London.
    Mr Johnson gestures after receiving the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine at St Thomas's Hospital on March 19, in London.
  • Mr Johnson gives an update on the pandemic during a virtual press conference in the new £2.6 million No9 briefing room on March 29, in London.
    Mr Johnson gives an update on the pandemic during a virtual press conference in the new £2.6 million No9 briefing room on March 29, in London.
  • Boris Johnson eats an ice cream during his visit at Haven Perran Sands Holiday Park on April 7, in Perranporth. The prime minister was visiting businesses to see how they were preparing to reopen after the Coronavirus lockdown.
    Boris Johnson eats an ice cream during his visit at Haven Perran Sands Holiday Park on April 7, in Perranporth. The prime minister was visiting businesses to see how they were preparing to reopen after the Coronavirus lockdown.
  • Boris Johnson practices his football skills as he visits Hartlepool United Football Club on April 23, ahead of the May 6 by-election.
    Boris Johnson practices his football skills as he visits Hartlepool United Football Club on April 23, ahead of the May 6 by-election.
  • Mr Johnson, accompanied by Welsh Conservative candidate Barbara Hughes, visits Moreton farm near Wrexham as the prime minister campaigns in Wales ahead of elections, on April 26.
    Mr Johnson, accompanied by Welsh Conservative candidate Barbara Hughes, visits Moreton farm near Wrexham as the prime minister campaigns in Wales ahead of elections, on April 26.
  • Mr Johnson visits Hartlepool after the Conservative Party candidate Jill Mortimer won the Hartlepool Parliamentary By-election on May 7.
    Mr Johnson visits Hartlepool after the Conservative Party candidate Jill Mortimer won the Hartlepool Parliamentary By-election on May 7.
  • Mr Johnson sits in the cockpit of an Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II during a visit to the 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' aircraft carrier on May 21. The ship was about to depart for Asia on its first operational deployment.
    Mr Johnson sits in the cockpit of an Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II during a visit to the 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' aircraft carrier on May 21. The ship was about to depart for Asia on its first operational deployment.
  • Mr Johnson poses with his wife Carrie in the garden of 10 Downing Street following their wedding at Westminster Cathedral, on May 29.
    Mr Johnson poses with his wife Carrie in the garden of 10 Downing Street following their wedding at Westminster Cathedral, on May 29.
  • Mr Johnson hosts leaders during the G7 Summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, on June 11.
    Mr Johnson hosts leaders during the G7 Summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, on June 11.
  • Queen Elizabeth II greets Mr Johnson during the first in-person weekly audience with the prime minister since the start of the coronavirus pandemic at Buckingham Palace on June 23.
    Queen Elizabeth II greets Mr Johnson during the first in-person weekly audience with the prime minister since the start of the coronavirus pandemic at Buckingham Palace on June 23.
  • Mr and Mrs Johnson celebrate England's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship semi-final match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on July 7.
    Mr and Mrs Johnson celebrate England's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship semi-final match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on July 7.
  • Chief Scientific Advisor Patrick Vallance attends a media briefing on coronavirus at Downing Street with Boris Johnson attending online via a screen from Chequers, the country house of the prime minister, where he was self-isolating on July 19.
    Chief Scientific Advisor Patrick Vallance attends a media briefing on coronavirus at Downing Street with Boris Johnson attending online via a screen from Chequers, the country house of the prime minister, where he was self-isolating on July 19.
  • Prince Charles looks on as Mr Johnson opens his umbrella at The National Memorial Arboretum on July 28, in Stafford.
    Prince Charles looks on as Mr Johnson opens his umbrella at The National Memorial Arboretum on July 28, in Stafford.
  • A soldier wearing a protective face mask depicting the flag of Afghanistan looks on as Mr Johnson meets military personnel who worked on the Afghan evacuation during a visit to Merville Barracks on September 2.
    A soldier wearing a protective face mask depicting the flag of Afghanistan looks on as Mr Johnson meets military personnel who worked on the Afghan evacuation during a visit to Merville Barracks on September 2.
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, stands for a photograph with Mr Johnson at 10 Downing Street, on September 16. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, stands for a photograph with Mr Johnson at 10 Downing Street, on September 16. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Mr Johnson speaks during the first post-reshuffle cabinet meeting in Downing Street, on September 17.
    Mr Johnson speaks during the first post-reshuffle cabinet meeting in Downing Street, on September 17.
  • Mr Johnson delivers his leader's keynote speech during the Conservative Party conference at Manchester Central Convention Complex on October 6.
    Mr Johnson delivers his leader's keynote speech during the Conservative Party conference at Manchester Central Convention Complex on October 6.
  • Mr Johnson prepares to receive attendees during day two of the Cop26 Summit on November 1, in Glasgow.
    Mr Johnson prepares to receive attendees during day two of the Cop26 Summit on November 1, in Glasgow.
  • Mr Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel attend Diwali celebrations during their visit to the Hindu temple, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in Neasden, on November 7.
    Mr Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel attend Diwali celebrations during their visit to the Hindu temple, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, in Neasden, on November 7.
  • Mr Johnson speaking at the CBI annual conference on November 22, where at one point he lost his place for almost 30 seconds and referenced theme park 'Peppa Pig World'. PA
    Mr Johnson speaking at the CBI annual conference on November 22, where at one point he lost his place for almost 30 seconds and referenced theme park 'Peppa Pig World'. PA
  • Mr Johnson observes an early morning Merseyside Police raid on a home in Liverpool as part of 'Operation Toxic' to infiltrate County Lines drug dealings on December 6.
    Mr Johnson observes an early morning Merseyside Police raid on a home in Liverpool as part of 'Operation Toxic' to infiltrate County Lines drug dealings on December 6.
  • Mr Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on December 8. Johnson apologised and announced an internal probe after a video emerged of senior aides joking about a Christmas party at Downing Street last year. AFP
    Mr Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on December 8. Johnson apologised and announced an internal probe after a video emerged of senior aides joking about a Christmas party at Downing Street last year. AFP
  • Mr Johnson speaks to update the nation from Downing Street on the Covid-19 booster vaccine programme on December 12. AFP
    Mr Johnson speaks to update the nation from Downing Street on the Covid-19 booster vaccine programme on December 12. AFP

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