Boris johnson news now
Here are the latest news updates on Boris Johnson:
Breaking News:
- Boris Johnson has announced that he will resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, effective July 7, 2022. (Source: BBC News)
- Johnson's resignation comes after a wave of resignations from his government, including those of his Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, and his Health Secretary, Sajid Javid. (Source: The Guardian)
- Johnson's decision to resign follows a series of scandals and controversies, including the Partygate scandal, which involved allegations of lockdown-breaching parties at 10 Downing Street. (Source: The Telegraph)
Recent Developments:
- Johnson has faced increasing pressure to resign after a report by the UK's Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found that he had lied to Parliament about the Partygate scandal. (Source: The Times)
- The Conservative Party has been plagued by infighting and divisions, with many MPs calling for Johnson to step down. (Source: The Daily Mail)
- Johnson has faced criticism for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including his decision to delay lockdown measures and his response to the Omicron variant. (Source: The Independent)
Reactions:
- The Labour Party has welcomed Johnson's resignation, with leader Keir Starmer saying that it is "a chance for the country to move on from the chaos and instability of the past few years." (Source: The Guardian)
- The Scottish National Party (SNP) has called for a general election, saying that Johnson's resignation is an opportunity for the UK to "start anew." (Source: The Scotsman)
- The Conservative Party is expected to hold a leadership election to choose Johnson's successor, with several MPs already announcing their candidacy. (Source: The Telegraph)
Timeline:
- July 7, 2022: Boris Johnson is expected to resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- July 2022: The Conservative Party is expected to hold a leadership election to choose Johnson's successor.
- September 2022: The new Prime Minister is expected to take office.
Please note that this is a developing story, and updates may be added as more information becomes available.