Boris Johnson's ex-wife, Marina Wheeler, is set to take on a new role with the Labour party as a top adviser on workplace harassment. Wheeler, a renowned barrister, will become Sir Keir Starmer's new whistleblowing tsar, with a specific focus on strengthening employment rights to protect women from abusive colleagues.

Background: Separation and Advocacy

Wheeler, 59, separated from ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2018. She has spoken out about the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault faced by women in the workplace, emphasizing the heavy price they often pay for speaking out.

Confirmation at Party Conference

Marina Wheeler's appointment will be officially confirmed in Shadow Attorney General Emily Thornberry's speech, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Labour party's conference in Liverpool.

Marina and Boris: A Brief History

Marina and Boris Johnson tied the knot in 1993 after they reconnected while he was working as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph. The couple had four children together: Lara Lettice, Milo Arthur, Cassia Peaches, and Theodore Apollo.

Previous Marriages

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

Current Marriage

Boris Johnson is now married to former Tory spin doctor Carrie Symonds. The couple has two children together, Wilfred and their new baby girl.