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Jo Johnson - Politician

Facts About Jo Johnson

Celebrated Name Jo Johnson
Age 51 Years Old
Nick Name Jo
Birth Name Joseph Edmund Johnson
Birth Date 1971-12-23
Gender Male
Profession Politician
Birth Nation United Kingdom
Place Of Birth London, England
Nationality British
Ethnicity White-English
Horoscope Capricorn
School European School, The Hall School and Ashdown House School
College / University Eton College and Balliol College / Oxford University
Educational Qualification Degree in Modern History
Marital Status Married
Wife Amelia Gentleman
Children Two
Father Stanley Johnson
Mother Charlotte Johnson Wahl
Siblings Two
Brothers Boris Johnson
Sisters Rachel Johnson
Height 5 feet 2 inches
Weight 119 lbs
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color White
Net Worth Under Review
Salary Under Review
Source of Wealth Political Career
Sexual Orientation Straight
Links Wikipedia, Twitter

Jo Johnson is a British politician serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Orpington since 2010. He is a member of the Conservative Party. Following the January 2018 cabinet reshuffle, Johnson served as Minister of State for Transport and Minister for London; he resigned in November the same year, citing the failure of the Brexit negotiations to achieve what had been promised by the Vote Leave campaign and his wish to campaign for a new EU referendum. To learn more about the politician, read below. 

Jo Johnson Career

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Who are the parents of Jo Johnson?

Recalling his early life, Jo Johnson was born in London, England, UK. His nationality is British and belongs to White-English ethnicity. His birth sign is Capricorn. He was born to a British couple named Stanley Johnson and Charlotte Johnson Wahl. His father is former Conservative MEP and his mother is an artist. He has two siblings named Boris Johnson and Rachel Johnson.

Concerning his education, Johnson first attended the European School in Uccle, before attending The Hall School in Hampstead, London, and Ashdown House School in East Sussex. He then joined Eton College. In 1991, he went to Balliol College, Oxford to read Modern History. He was a Scholar at Balliol, edited Isis, the Oxford University student magazine, and was awarded a First Class degree in both Honour Moderations (June 1992) and Finals (Honour School, June 1994).

A fluent French speaker, he did postgraduate study in mainland Europe and has degrees from two further European universities, gaining a license spéciale with distinction in 1995 from the Institut d'études européennes at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, where he was a Wiener-Anspach Fellow, and an MBA from INSEAD in 2000. 

Jo Johnson Journalist

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When did Jo Johnson pursue his journalism and political career?

  • After graduating from the Université libre de Bruxelles, in 1995 Johnson joined Deutsche Bank as an investment banker.
  • In 1997, he switched career paths and joined the Financial Times. After a sabbatical in 1999/2000 during which he gained an MBA from INSEAD, he returned to become Paris correspondent (2001–05), and then as South Asia bureau chief based in New Delhi (2005–08).
  • On return to London, he became an associate editor of the Financial Times and head of the Lex Column, one of the most influential positions in British financial journalism. 
  • Johnson left the Lex column in April 2010. He received awards for his journalism from a range of organizations, including the Foreign Press Association, the Society of Publishers in Asia and The Indian Express's Excellence in Journalism Awards.
  • Johnson's books include the co-authored The Man Who Tried To Buy the World (Penguin, 2003), about the French businessman Jean-Marie Messier. This was serialized in The Guardian and published in France as Une faille française by Albin Michel in 2002. He co-edited, with Dr. Rajiv Kumar (Secretary-General, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) Reconnecting Britain and India: Ideas for an Enhanced Partnership (Academic Foundation 2011).
  • On 25 April 2013, he was appointed Head of the Number 10 Policy Unit by David Cameron to help develop the 2015 Conservative manifesto.
  • As a junior Cabinet Office minister, he headed the Policy Unit in the Prime Minister's Office, and also chaired a newly created Conservative Parliamentary advisory board, known as the Prime Minister's Policy Board, consisting of Conservative MPs.
  • On 11 May 2015, it was announced that Johnson had been appointed Minister for Universities and Science at the Department for Business, Innovation, and Skills (BIS).
  • On 9 January 2018 Johnson left his role as Minister for Universities and accepted a new position as Minister of Transport and Minister for London.
  • Jo Johnson called on his Conservative Party MPs to vote down Theresa May's Brexit deal on 11 December 2018, stating that it was 'half baked' and the 'worst of both worlds'. Johnson resigned as a minister because he wants to be free to endorse a People's Vote.

Jo Johnson Wife

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Who is Jo Johnson Married to?

Reflecting his personal life, Johnson was a married man. He was married to Amelia Gentleman in 2005, She is a journalist for The Guardian and the daughter of artist and designer David Gentleman. Together the couple shares two children. At present, the couple lives in London with their children without rumors.

What is Jo Johnson net worth?

As a politician and ex-journalist, Johnson accumulated the sum of a good amount of money from his career. As per online sources, His net worth said to be between $1-$10 million at present. We didn't figure out his exact net worth at present. His net worth and salary still aren't verified yet. 

How tall is Jo Johnson?

Observing his body physics, Johnson has a decent height and weight with a good heath. Similarly, he has a pair of blue eyes and white hair color. Further, his other body height is 5 feet 2 inches and weight is 119 lbs.

Trivias About Jo Johnson You Need To Know.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jo Johnson.

Where was Jo Johnson born?

Jo Johnson was born in London, England.

Who is the father of Jo Johnson?

The father of Jo Johnson is Stanley Johnson.

Who is the mother of Jo Johnson?

The mother of Jo Johnson is Charlotte Johnson Wahl.

What is the color of Jo Johnson's eye?

Jo Johnson eye color is Blue.

What is the color of Jo Johnson's hair?

Jo Johnson hair color is White.

What is the net worth of Jo Johnson?

The net worth of Jo Johnson is Under Review.

What is the salary of Jo Johnson?

The salary of Jo Johnson is Under Review.

Jo Johnson Biography

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Celebrated Name Jo Johnson
Age 51 Years Old
Nick Name Jo
Birth Name Joseph Edmund Johnson
Birth Date 1971-12-23
Gender Male
Profession Politician
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Celebrated Name Jo Johnson
Age 51 Years Old
Nick Name Jo
Birth Name Joseph Edmund Johnson
Birth Date 1971-12-23
Gender Male
Profession Politician
Birth Nation United Kingdom
Place Of Birth London, England
Nationality British
Ethnicity White-English
Horoscope Capricorn
School European School, The Hall School and Ashdown House School
College / University Eton College and Balliol College / Oxford University
Educational Qualification Degree in Modern History
Marital Status Married
Wife Amelia Gentleman
Children Two
Father Stanley Johnson
Mother Charlotte Johnson Wahl
Siblings Two
Brothers Boris Johnson
Sisters Rachel Johnson
Height 5 feet 2 inches
Weight 119 lbs
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color White
Net Worth Under Review
Salary Under Review
Source of Wealth Political Career
Sexual Orientation Straight