British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is stepping down as leader of the ruling Conservative Party.
He made the announcement on Thursday in front of his office and residence in Downing Street, London.
He is expected to continue as prime minister until a new Tory leader is chosen.
Johnson was harshly criticized after it came to light that he had held parties at his Downing Street residence in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown.
He has been drawing increasing criticism for his wavering response to a sex scandal involving a party executive, who resigned last week.
Key Cabinet members and about 50 senior government officials have expressed their intention to resign, putting Johnson in a tight spot.
He made the announcement on Thursday in front of his office and residence in Downing Street, London.
He is expected to continue as prime minister until a new Tory leader is chosen.
Johnson was harshly criticized after it came to light that he had held parties at his Downing Street residence in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown.
He has been drawing increasing criticism for his wavering response to a sex scandal involving a party executive, who resigned last week.
Key Cabinet members and about 50 senior government officials have expressed their intention to resign, putting Johnson in a tight spot.
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Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader on Thursday, expected to continue as UK Prime Minister until a successor is chosen. This follows criticism over parties at Downing Street during the coronavirus lockdown and a sex scandal involving a party executive. Key Cabinet
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Date: July 7, 2022
Created: 2022/07/08 07:37
Updated: 2025/12/09 15:08
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