Boris Johnson

Ex-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hails investment in democracy in Ukraine. He says Ukraine is fighting the Wests fight with Russia and does not ask for much. The money and resources put into the country generate fantastic value, Johnson says.

A defeat for Ukraine would usher in a new era of fear in the Euro-Atlantic area, writes Boris Johnson. 'Every month that we wait is a month in which more Ukrainian children are bombed and killed,' he asks. 'We have it in our power to give the Ukrainians what they need,' he writes.

Boris Johnson says Ukraine must join Nato. He also warned Donald Trump and Republicans in the US against appeasing Vladimir Putin. He spoke at a conservative event in Canada where he appeared alongside former Australian PM Tony Abbott.

Rishi Sunak announced plan to phase out sale of tobacco products in 2023. He would raise legal age for buying cigarettes by one year every year, leading to a'smoke-free' generation. But Boris Johnson joined another former leader, Liz Truss, in criticising the move. The proposed bill on smoking has not been approved by parliament yet.

Boris Johnson warns Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine if he is re-elected as US president. Former PM said it would be a 'disaster for the West' and 'a disaster for America' He also reiterated his demand for Ukraine to join Nato and dismissed fears it could provoke Putin. Mr Johnson joined UK efforts to convince hesitant US Republicans to continue funding for Ukraine.

Johnson said it was mad that the party of Winston Churchill was banning cigars. Government is passing legislation to end smoking by increasing the legal age to buy tobacco each year. Johnson attacked the policy at the Canada Strong and Free conference in Ottawa. Johnson said he hoped the Conservatives would be transfused with the Canadians can-do spirit.

Former PM hits out at Sunaks plan to ban sale of tobacco to future generations. Johnson also demands the UK spend more on defence spending. Johnsons comments are the latest salvo in his ongoing feud with Sunak.

Rishi Sunak's proposed law aims to phase out tobacco sales by stopping anyone born after 2009 buying cigarettes. Boris Johnson and Liz Truss have criticised Mr Sunak for raising the minimum age for buying tobacco every year. The proposal has provoked criticism from a number of Tories including Boris Johnson.

US President Joe Biden says Hamas "needs to move" on latest truce proposal. Israel carried out strikes early Thursday in the Gaza Strip, particularly in the south of the territory. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh says the death of three of his sons in an Israeli air strike won't change Hamas's negotiating stance.

Boris Johnson brands Rishi Sunak's policies 'absolutely nuts' and hits out at smoking ban. Ex-PM said it was'mad' the 'party of Winston Churchill wants a ban on cigars' Comments will be unwelcome intervention for Sunak, who has been under pressure over leadership.