Boris Johnson on the brink as dozens of his ministers resign - BBC News
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Published 2022-07-06
The latest crisis began with the resignation of Mr Johnson’s Chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid. Since then more than 40 other ministers have resigned, with many of them calling on Mr Johnson to step down immediately or be forced from office.
It follows a series of scandals, with accusations that Mr Johnson lacks honesty and integrity and has repeatedly lied to his party and the country.
Recently more than 40% of his Conservative MPs declared that they had no confidence in Boris Johnson's leadership.
Many Conservatives believe the prime minister has become an electoral liability who is tarnishing the reputation of their party.
Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by political editor Chris Mason.
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All Comments (21)
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As an American, I’m fascinated by the PM questions process. A mixture of politeness and “rudeness” combined.
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I love how UK politics in a nutshell is just people yelling, laughing, and roasting each other
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At such a divided time in the nation's history, Boris has managed to single handedly unite the country against him!
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We need someone who actually cares about this country and puts it's people first , not themselves
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Never in the history of UK politics has an MP been so hesitant to resign no matter how many accusations have been made against them, its honestly a joke at this point
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An example for American politicians, you don't need to stand behind a corrupt man. Hold him accountable.
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Well done to the UK parliament to have the courage to stand up and make this happen. If only the US could've done that with Trump.
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i think all the politicians are at fault for allowing personal gratification over and above the people of the country. This goes on in both parties and we need a voting system to change.
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Just think about that last statement. He's saying 1. "I should stay because the public voted me in" and simultaneously 2. "If we have an election we'll lose". Basically he's admitting the public don't want them in
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“The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.” - Niccolo Machiavelli
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'Some bring happiness wherever they go, some whenever they go' - Oscar Wilde.
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The only reason why it's taken this long is because everyone was distracted by Ukraine. I remember right before the war started his scandals we're getting massive publicity.
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Conservatives: Resign Boris: No, I don’t think I will 🤣🤣🤣
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This can never happen in Ghana. His own MP going hard on him to resign. Wow this is what we call democracy not what we practice here.
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”A good leader stays in difficult times…” - a bit rich since he created the difficult times. Go away Boris!
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It's nice to see Conservatives in Britain are brave enough and democratic enough to publicly demand their leader resign. We never see that in Canada, regardless of how bad Conservative or Liberal leaders are!
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Boris "I accept all my apologies" Johnson
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Boris refusing to go, isnt a fighting spirit, its like the drunk guy at the nightclub door, refused entry, yet still arguing with the doorman to let him in, having a fighting spirit
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The moment you realise that BJ has no political ambition beyond being PM, his behaviour becomes understandable. He does not care about a dysfunctional government as he has no agenda beyond being PM. Hence, he'll never resign over this. They'll have to drag him out.
