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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns in large-scale asylum over recent scandals

Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to resign

London — After categorically rejecting the call to resign, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed to resign. From the top jobs in the country. Johnson's office at 10 Downing Street said he had decided to resign from the BBC and other UK retailers, confirming that he would "make a statement to the country today." 

This move comes after dozens ofnotable resignationsby members of his cabinet and government. 

Johnson, 58, was expected to publicly announce his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party late Thursday, but he will be prime minister until fall, CBS News said. BBC News, a partner network, reported.

Conservative lawmaker Tobias Ellwood told the BBC that Johnson "damaged not only the party's brand, but also the party's brand." I'm happy to recognize that. " Our international stock. 

He said the Conservatives "will do a lot of reorganization."

"It must have happened long ago. He wasn't always fit for the job," opposition Labor leader Keir Starmer said Thursday. "He is responsible for lies, scandals and frauds on an industrial scale, and everyone who has colluded should be completely ashamed."

A long series of scandals involved Johnson. rice field. Johnson involves former government minister Chris Pincher, who recently resigned for groping for two men. Pincher was appointed by Johnson as Deputy Leader, and the Prime Minister initially claimed to be unaware of allegations of illegal activity against Pincher.

Johnson's office changed the official account that the Prime Minister knew twice last week as new information was revealed.

Johnson's resignation marks the end of his nearly three-year spell as a Conservative leader, and the beginning of his end of time as Prime Minister. 

Just last month he barely survived a vote of no confidence by his party. In April, he was fined by police for violating COVID-19 restrictions during the British pandemic blockade and attended a party at his official residence.

Early Thursday, Johnson appeared to remain rebellious, even after more than 50 members of his government resigned. 

"Frankly, the prime minister's job in difficult situations is to continue when he is given a huge mission," he said on Wednesday afternoon in the British Parliament. I told the common people's house. That's what I'm trying to do.

During the meeting, Johnson was repeatedly criticized by many opposition ministers and urged to resign. At the end of the meeting, the lawmakers could hear them screaming. Goodbye, Boris.

The pincher scandal seemed to be the last straw for government members who resigned on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Media coverage contradicted the first story told by Johnson's office. It said he knew nothing about a particular claim to Pincher. The Prime Minister then changed his policy, saying that he knew some claims, but they did not become a formal complaint.

It subsequently publicly announced that Johnson, alleged by a former senior civil servant, had been "directly" briefed on a previous formal complaint against Pincher, prompting accusations that Johnson had lied. did. Johnson replied that he couldn't remember that particular briefing, and that he didn't act informedly.

"The tightrope between loyalty and honesty has become impossible in the last few months, and Mr. Speaker, I never run the risk of losing my integrity," said Yuan. Health Minister Sajid Javid said in a resignation statement Wednesday a parliamentary gathering. 

Javid said he had finally given the prime minister the benefit of suspicion.

Johnson's term as Prime Minister is most memorable for leading the controversial "Brexit"from the BritishEuropean Union. Probably. This is why he defended and campaigned. Since the last few months of his previous work as Mayor of London.

London's call: Prime Minister Boris Johnson says "Britain's voters leave the EU Shortly after the rigorously approved 2016 referendum, Johnson was appointed by then-Prime Minister Theresa May as British Foreign Minister.

But in 2018, he said in May with the EU. She resigned from the post because she claimed she couldn't negotiate the Brexit agreement.

About a year later, a member of her own Conservative Party rejected some of the proposed Brexit deals. After that, she herself was forced to resign. Johnsonwas chosen to replace herJohnson's EU withdrawal agreement was finally approved by the British Parliament. , UKofficiallyNext month's European Union.

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Haley Ott

Haley Ott is a digital reporter / producer of CBS News based in London

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