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Boris Johnson resigned as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister after dozens of ministers quit his scandal-hit government.
"It is clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and therefore a new prime minister," Johnson said outside 10 Downing Street.
Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found.
The timetable for a Tory leadership race will be announced next week, he said, after three tumultuous years in office defined by Brexit, the Covid pandemic and non-stop controversy over his reputation for mendacity.
Chancellor Of Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid late Tuesday set off a chain of resignations. On Thursday, UK Education Minister Michelle Donelan resigned two days after in the office.
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Jul 07, 2022 18:45 (IST)
Ukraine thanks Boris Johnson for his support: presidency
Kyiv on Thursday thanked Britain's Boris Johnson for supporting Ukraine in "the hardest times" following Russia's invasion, after the politician stepped down as Conservative leader, clearing the way for his departure as prime minister.
"Thanks @BorisJohnson for... always being at the forefront of supporting Ukraine," presidential aide Mykhaylo Podolyak wrote on Twitter.
Jul 07, 2022 17:49 (IST)
UK's Liz Truss calls for 'calmness, unity' after Johnson resignation
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss called for "calmness and unity" Thursday after Boris Johnson quit as Conservative Party leader following a series of scandals and an exodus of cabinet ministers.
"The PM has made the right decision. The Government under Boris's leadership had many achievements -- delivering Brexit, vaccines and backing Ukraine. We need calmness and unity now and to keep governing while a new leader is found," she tweeted from Bali where she is scheduled to attend a G20 ministerial meeting on Friday.
Jul 07, 2022 17:49 (IST)
UK PM Boris Johnson steps down as Conservative leader
Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister after dozens of ministers quit his scandal-hit government.
"It is clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative party that there should be a new leader of that party, and therefore a new prime minister," Johnson said outside 10 Downing Street.
Johnson, 58, announced that he would step down after a slew of resignations from his top team in protest at his leadership but would stay on as prime minister until a replacement is found.
The timetable for a Tory leadership race will be announced next week, he said, after three tumultuous years in office defined by Brexit, the Covid pandemic and non-stop controversy over his reputation for mendacity.
Jul 07, 2022 17:06 (IST)
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns
Jul 07, 2022 17:06 (IST)
Brexit to exit: The rise and fall of Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson rode his luck throughout his career, bouncing back from a succession of setbacks and scandals that would have sunk other less popular politicians.
But the luck of a man once likened to a "greased piglet" for his ability to escape controversies finally ran out, after a slew of high-profile resignations from his scandal-hit government.
The departure of cabinet big hitters Rishi Sunak as finance minister and Sajid Javid as health secretary on Tuesday weakened the under-pressure prime minister just as he needed allies the most.
His expected departure Thursday -- after a tidal wave of resignations from his top team -- comes just three years after he took over from Theresa May in an internal Conservative leadership contest.
Jul 07, 2022 16:53 (IST)
UK PM Boris Johnson set to step down
Boris Johnson was expected to resign as leader of Britain's Conservative party on Thursday, paving the way for the appointment of a new prime minister after dozens of ministers quit his scandal-hit government.
A Downing Street spokesperson said Johnson "will make a statement to the country today", and multiple reports said he would be stepping down after three tumultuous years in office.
A Tory leadership race will take place over the summer and the victor will replace Johnson by the party's annual conference in early October, the BBC and others reported.
Opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer welcomed his impending departure.
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Jul 07, 2022 14:50 (IST)
UK Stocks Up As Boris Johnson Is Expected To Resign
Equities rose today following a recent sharp drop as traders kept on eye on events in Westminster where UK PM Boris Johnson is expected to resign today as the leader of the Conservative Party.
UK stocks were up more than 1 per cent in early trade, while sterling was slightly higher towards $1.20, though the currency remains under pressure.
Equities rose today following a recent sharp drop as traders kept on eye on events in Westminster where UK PM Boris Johnson is expected to resign today as the leader of the Conservative Party.
UK stocks were up more than 1 per cent in early trade, while sterling was slightly higher towards $1.20, though the currency remains under pressure.
Jul 07, 2022 14:41 (IST)
UK Opposition Labour Party Says PM's Departure "Good News"
The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour party Keir Starmer said Boris Johnson's expected departure as prime minister was "good news".
Keir Starmer added that just changing the leader of the Conservative party was not enough.
"We need a proper change of government," he said.
The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour party Keir Starmer said Boris Johnson's expected departure as prime minister was "good news".
Keir Starmer added that just changing the leader of the Conservative party was not enough.
"We need a proper change of government," he said.
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Jul 07, 2022 14:19 (IST)
Boris Johnson To Make Statement To The Country Today
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make a statement to the country today, a Downing Street spokesperson said following reports he will resign as Conservative leader.
It comes after over 50 resignations since July 5 by minister of various ranks and their Tory MP aides.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make a statement to the country today, a Downing Street spokesperson said following reports he will resign as Conservative leader.
It comes after over 50 resignations since July 5 by minister of various ranks and their Tory MP aides.
Jul 07, 2022 14:07 (IST)
UK Prime Minister Is Expected To Resign Today: Report
Boris Johnson will resign today as the Prime Minister UK, the BBC reported. Over 50 ministers, aides and three cabinet ministers quit since Tuesday.
BBC Political Editor Chris Mason said, "Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative Party leader today."
UK Education Minister Michelle Donelan quit after two days in the office.
Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi, who was appointed on Wednesday, had called on UK PM to resign.
Boris Johnson will resign today as the Prime Minister UK, the BBC reported. Over 50 ministers, aides and three cabinet ministers quit since Tuesday.
BBC Political Editor Chris Mason said, "Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative Party leader today."
UK Education Minister Michelle Donelan quit after two days in the office.
Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi, who was appointed on Wednesday, had called on UK PM to resign.
