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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson Hon FRIBA (born 19 June 1964) is a British politician, writer, and former journalist serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2019. He was Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018 and Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. Johnson was Member of Parliament for Henley from 2001 to 2008 and has been MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015. Ideologically, Johnson identifies as a one-nation conservative.
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Key government scientist on coronavirus Professor Neil Ferguson resigns for 'breaking lockdown rules'

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A leading coronavirus scientist has resigned from his role after he reportedly breached the lockdown restrictions. Professor Neil Ferguson tonight stood down from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) which advises the government on the pandemic, admitting he had made an “error of judgment”.

According to the Telegraph the Imperial College London professor twice allowed a woman to visit him at his home in the capital contrary to government rules.

Prof Ferguson's advice is widely credited as having been influential in Boris Johnson's decision to lockdown the country on March 23.

And he has previously spoken of the need to observe strict social distancing to help halt the spread of the virus. He said he believed he was immune

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