World Here are 5 possible contenders to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. Several former Cabinet ministers told him he should resign.
This comes after dozens of officials, aides and members of his Cabinet quit his government, saying they could no longer serve under his leadership.
'But as we have seen at Westminster, the herd instinct is powerful and when the herd moves, it moves.' in London, as loud crowds could be heard nearby. 'Of course, it is painful not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects,' Johnson said in front of the door of No. He said he will stay in office until the Conservatives choose a new party leader, who will then take over as prime minister. His resignation caps a remarkable political career filled with highs, lows and almost too many scandals to count. LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally resigned as leader of the Conservative Party under heavy pressure from lawmakers in his own party. Johnson is bowing out after his government hemorrhaged dozens of ministers and junior aides, and members of his Cabinet told him he should step down.Ĭhris J. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a resignation speech outside 10 Downing St.
