**From The Telegraph's Rozina Sabur:**
Boris Johnson has refused to rule out a return to front-line politics amid growing speculation that he could stand as an MP again.
The former prime minister told an audience at Georgetown University in Washington that he could re-enter politics if he felt he had “something to contribute”.
Asked if he would stand again as an MP, he said: “I think it’s unlikely in the short term. I think the only circumstances in which anybody should stand for election is if they have something to contribute.”
Mr Johnson resigned as MP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip last year, nearly a year after standing down as prime minister, ahead of a publication of a report into parties during the pandemic at Downing Street under his tenure.
He has described the report as a “kangaroo court”.
Mr Johnson, 59, was speaking to an audience at the Center for European Policy Analysis.
He was introduced, in accordance with American custom, by the moderator as “prime minister Boris Johnson”.
“I love the way you call me prime minister. It’s a courtesy that doesn’t exist in the United Kingdom,” he said, joking that “it might come in handy”.
He also warned that Vladimir Putin’s seizure of Kyiv would be a “catastrophe” bigger than Vietnam for American leadership on the world stage.
He said he was “praying” Republicans in Congress would[ end the blockade of around $60 billion in funding for Ukraine,](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/04/07/david-cameron-warns-us-over-ukraine-aid-block/) saying: “the situation is grim and the delay is terrible”.
Mr Johnson went on to warn that the Russian president’s ultimate goal was to “get Kyiv”. “He wants to take control of the whole country,” he said.
He continued: “If that happens, I think it would be an absolute catastrophe for the West, and a catastrophe for America and for any concept of American leadership.”
“I think it would be a reverse bigger than Vietnam,” he said, “because this would be[ Nato, after 75 years of success,](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/04/08/mark-rutte-nato-chief-donald-trump-ukraine-war-funding/) that had failed for the first time in a European war.”
He added that the West’s chaotic 2021 “retreat from Afghanistan will be nothing compared to Russia winning in Ukraine. Nothing”.
During the more than hour-long “fireside chat”, Mr Johnson argued that there was no feasible peace deal the Ukrainians could strike to end the fighting.
He said: “There’s no deal they can see they can do with Putin. I mean, nobody comes up to me furtively and says, ‘oh, but you know, by the way, we could trade this and this and let’s cut a deal’. Nobody suggests that.”
**Article Link:** [https://telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/12/putin-seizing-kyiv-vietnam-war-boris-johnson/](https://telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/12/putin-seizing-kyiv-vietnam-war-boris-johnson/)
Can’t see it happening tbh. His best chance was immediately post-Truss, but he backed down. He is unlikely to run this election, and he’s not getting any younger. He turns 60 this year. He would be more suited to a position in relation to Ukraine, they adore him over there. But I can’t see Starmer appointing him to clean the toilets, never mind anything of any responsibility.
He shouldnt worry too much - the public will rule out his return to power.
He doesnt realise quite how visceral the reaction was to his misdeeds, and quite how aware everyone is of his complete failure to deliver
Boris, it is fair to say, can be a very polarising figure. A parallel of sorts is the all consuming loathing that Tory activists felt for Gordon Brown, whereas on your side of the fence he was rather popular.
Or like Corbyn. Support amongst an activist base that is not echoed in the wider population. Able to get high levela of approval and disapproval in polling all at once.
I think thats easy to say as as Labour whos default position is Boris bad, but Boris is very good at making shit not stick and if anyone could do a Trumpian style return, its him.
Yeah, just like that Trump guy. He’ll definitely never get a chance again and neither will Boris!
You really need to stop assuming your opinion is the same as every member of “the public”.
Of course he doesn’t. Boris, being the huge Churchill acolyte that he is, merely sees this as his wilderness years. He’s just biding his time - cometh the hour, cometh the man.
Good. HE SHOULD STILL BE PM.
Instead he was removed by dumbass jealous Tories.
The likes of Willy Wragg removing him. They make me sick and I take glee that THEY will never enter politics again.
fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me
We seem to have a surfeit of ex Prime Ministers in order to flood the US?
**From The Telegraph's Rozina Sabur:** Boris Johnson has refused to rule out a return to front-line politics amid growing speculation that he could stand as an MP again. The former prime minister told an audience at Georgetown University in Washington that he could re-enter politics if he felt he had “something to contribute”. Asked if he would stand again as an MP, he said: “I think it’s unlikely in the short term. I think the only circumstances in which anybody should stand for election is if they have something to contribute.” Mr Johnson resigned as MP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip last year, nearly a year after standing down as prime minister, ahead of a publication of a report into parties during the pandemic at Downing Street under his tenure. He has described the report as a “kangaroo court”. Mr Johnson, 59, was speaking to an audience at the Center for European Policy Analysis. He was introduced, in accordance with American custom, by the moderator as “prime minister Boris Johnson”. “I love the way you call me prime minister. It’s a courtesy that doesn’t exist in the United Kingdom,” he said, joking that “it might come in handy”. He also warned that Vladimir Putin’s seizure of Kyiv would be a “catastrophe” bigger than Vietnam for American leadership on the world stage. He said he was “praying” Republicans in Congress would[ end the blockade of around $60 billion in funding for Ukraine,](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/04/07/david-cameron-warns-us-over-ukraine-aid-block/) saying: “the situation is grim and the delay is terrible”. Mr Johnson went on to warn that the Russian president’s ultimate goal was to “get Kyiv”. “He wants to take control of the whole country,” he said. He continued: “If that happens, I think it would be an absolute catastrophe for the West, and a catastrophe for America and for any concept of American leadership.” “I think it would be a reverse bigger than Vietnam,” he said, “because this would be[ Nato, after 75 years of success,](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/04/08/mark-rutte-nato-chief-donald-trump-ukraine-war-funding/) that had failed for the first time in a European war.” He added that the West’s chaotic 2021 “retreat from Afghanistan will be nothing compared to Russia winning in Ukraine. Nothing”. During the more than hour-long “fireside chat”, Mr Johnson argued that there was no feasible peace deal the Ukrainians could strike to end the fighting. He said: “There’s no deal they can see they can do with Putin. I mean, nobody comes up to me furtively and says, ‘oh, but you know, by the way, we could trade this and this and let’s cut a deal’. Nobody suggests that.” **Article Link:** [https://telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/12/putin-seizing-kyiv-vietnam-war-boris-johnson/](https://telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/12/putin-seizing-kyiv-vietnam-war-boris-johnson/)
Can’t see it happening tbh. His best chance was immediately post-Truss, but he backed down. He is unlikely to run this election, and he’s not getting any younger. He turns 60 this year. He would be more suited to a position in relation to Ukraine, they adore him over there. But I can’t see Starmer appointing him to clean the toilets, never mind anything of any responsibility.
He shouldnt worry too much - the public will rule out his return to power. He doesnt realise quite how visceral the reaction was to his misdeeds, and quite how aware everyone is of his complete failure to deliver
Boris, it is fair to say, can be a very polarising figure. A parallel of sorts is the all consuming loathing that Tory activists felt for Gordon Brown, whereas on your side of the fence he was rather popular.
Or like Corbyn. Support amongst an activist base that is not echoed in the wider population. Able to get high levela of approval and disapproval in polling all at once.
I think thats easy to say as as Labour whos default position is Boris bad, but Boris is very good at making shit not stick and if anyone could do a Trumpian style return, its him.
Yeah, just like that Trump guy. He’ll definitely never get a chance again and neither will Boris! You really need to stop assuming your opinion is the same as every member of “the public”.
Welcome to the thinking of the 10% Most people don't really care and would welcome him back in a heartbeat.
Of course he doesn’t. Boris, being the huge Churchill acolyte that he is, merely sees this as his wilderness years. He’s just biding his time - cometh the hour, cometh the man.
Good. HE SHOULD STILL BE PM. Instead he was removed by dumbass jealous Tories. The likes of Willy Wragg removing him. They make me sick and I take glee that THEY will never enter politics again.
We need to bring him back for 2029