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Washington Post Publisher Scrutinized for Ties to Boris Johnson

9/10/2025

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Will Lewis, publisher of the Washington Post, is under scrutiny for undisclosed support to Boris Johnson, revealed in leaked files.
Lewis met Johnson 11 times from February to July 2022, offering 15 hours of political advice during various scandals.
The "Boris Files" expose Johnson's commercial interests and potential misuse of public funds.
Questions arise about compliance with revolving door rules and ministerial codes regarding Johnson's publicly funded office.
The Guardian calls for transparency about former prime ministers' private offices; Johnson has not addressed inquiries on public fund usage.

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Story summary

Will Lewis, publisher of the Washington Post, is under scrutiny for undisclosed support to Boris Johnson, revealed in leaked files.
Lewis met Johnson 11 times from February to July 2022, offering 15 hours of political advice during various scandals.
The "Boris Files" expose Johnson's commercial interests and potential misuse of public funds.
Questions arise about compliance with revolving door rules and ministerial codes regarding Johnson's publicly funded office.
The Guardian calls for transparency about former prime ministers' private offices; Johnson has not addressed inquiries on public fund usage.