NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! According to the BBC, British Prime Minister Boris Johnsonwill announce his resignation on Thursday.
Some people, including the appointment of his two recent cabinets, have called on him to resign in an ethical scandal.
Dozens of ministers of his government have resigned this week.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a speech We will do it on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Lid Airport in southeastern England. The UK says it has reached an agreement with Rwanda to send asylum seekers to Central African countries, a proposal condemned by opposition politicians and refugee groups. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham, Pool)(AP)
Johnson appointed British Treasury Secretary Nadim Zahwi this week to become Johnson 36 hours later. I asked for resignation. He said the "right thing" was to "go right now."
Secretary of Education Michel Donneran, who was appointed on Tuesday following the resignation of his predecessor, announced his resignation on Thursday morning.
Johnson's group of most credible Cabinet Ministers visited him on Wednesday at his office on Downing Street and told him to stand down after losing the trust of his party. However, Johnson chose to fight for his political career instead and fired one of the cabinet officials, British media reported.
Five ministers have resigned by Thursday.
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"We are ... back It's past the point. I can't protect the current situation at the expense of my personal integrity. " Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said in his resignation letter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. This is the latest news. Please check for updates.
