Boris Johnson’s ex-wife to join Labour as workplace harassment adviser

Marina Wheeler, the ex-wife of Boris Johnson, is set to take on a new role with Labour as a top adviser on workplace harassment.

Strengthening employment rights for women

As Sir Keir Starmer’s new whistleblowing tsar, Marina Wheeler, a prominent barrister, will work towards strengthening employment rights to protect women from abusive colleagues.

A heavy price for speaking out

In her new position, the 59-year-old will aim to tackle the pervasive issue of sexual harassment and assault faced by women in the workplace. Wheeler highlighted the significant consequences that women often face for speaking out.

Official announcement at Labour conference

Emily Thornberry, the Shadow Attorney General, will officially confirm Wheeler’s appointment in her speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool.

A high-profile marriage and four children

Marina Wheeler and Boris Johnson married in 1993, after reconnecting when Johnson worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph. They have four children together: Lara Lettice, Milo Arthur, Cassia Peaches, and Theodore Apollo.

Boris Johnson's marital history

Wheeler was Johnson's second wife. His first marriage to Allegra Mostyn-Owen, daughter of art historian William Mostyn-Owen and Italian writer Gaia Servadio, ended in divorce in 1993, six years after their wedding.

Johnson is currently married to former Tory spin doctor Carrie Symonds, with whom he has two children: Wilfred and their newborn baby girl.