Boris Johnson to speak at University of Iowa on 'Saving the West'

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

Boris Johnson has been announced as a speaker at the University of Iowa on 2 November, discussing 'Saving the West' with Young Americans for Freedom.

Boris Johnson, 62, has been announced as a speaker at the University of Iowa, where he will address the Young Americans for Freedom on 2 November about 'Saving the West'. The former prime minister and former MP for Henley lives near Wallingford with his family.

Since his premiership ended in summer 2022, Johnson has engaged in a number of speaking events around the world. In 2024, his autobiography 'Unleashed' was published, documenting his time as prime minister. Earlier this month, he also published a Ukrainian edition of his memoir through Vivat Publishing, describing it as containing 'a lot of Ukraine' and 'a lot of very exciting stuff'.

In announcing the Ukrainian edition, Johnson said: 'This is a time when Ukraine is under terrific pressure - of course Ukraine is going to win.' The publication of the Ukrainian translation was noted as a further sign of his continued support for Ukraine.

How it is being reported

• Boris Johnson, 62, in 'saving' career move away from the UKThe former UK prime minister, 62, who was also the last Conservative Mayor of London, is in a 'saving' career move away from the country.Oxford Mail · 21 Oct, 16:00
• Boris Johnson, 62, in 'saving' career move away from the UKThe former UK prime minister, 62, who was also the last Conservative Mayor of London, is in a 'saving' career move away from the country.Oxfordshire Guardian · 21 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Boris Johnson · University of Iowa · Young Americans for Freedom · Henley · Wallingford · Ukraine

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