Status: 07/07/2022 10:40 a.m
According to media reports, British Prime Minister Johnson decided to resign after the revolt in his own ranks. It is still unclear whether he will only go as party leader or also as prime minister. His explanation is eagerly awaited.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, according to reports from Sky and BBC. It is unclear whether Johnson will remain at the head of government while his Conservative Party elects a new leader to succeed him as prime minister.
As the BBC reports, Johnson wants to remain in office until the fall – until a new new party leader of the Tories is elected.
Boris Johnson’s Downing Street office announces a Prime Minister’s address. He will address the nation later in the day.
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A massive wave of resignations had previously put Johnson under pressure. More than 50 high-ranking members of the government had announced their resignations since Tuesday, including several cabinet members and close associates of Johnson. The background is a whole series of scandals and affairs that the prime minister has always tried to cover up.
Most recently, even the new finance minister, Nadhim Zahawi, who only took up his post on Tuesday, had urged Johnson to resign immediately.
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