British media report: Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resigning after all.
A corresponding statement from the politician in Foggy Albion is expected on Thursday, July 7.
Media information
In particular, Sky News reports this with reference to its source close to government circles.
A senior government source told Sky News that Boris Johnson will resign. – MIA TV channel “Russia Today”.
The Sky News presenter said live on air that she had received “an official statement from Downing Street”.
The Prime Minister will address the country today. That is, Boris Johnson will make a statement. It’s over for him,” she said.
Paul Brand, a correspondent for the British television channel ITV, also says that Johnson is leaving his position.
And according to the Guardian, the head of government agreed to leave his post, but asked to work until the fall, when a new leader of the Conservative Party will be elected.
Scandals with the Prime Minister
Johnson’s resignation was reportedly linked to two high-profile scandals. One of them concerns the former British Foreign Office Deputy for European and American Affairs.
According to journalists, Christopher Pincher organized a brawl in a London club while drunk.
Some said that Johnson knew about this, but still appointed him to the post of deputy coordinator of the Conservative parliamentary faction.
The prime minister apologized for this, admitting that he “did wrong.”
And then the head of government was reminded of his own “sins,” scandal number two.
In particular, participating in parties during the national lockdown associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result, about 50 members of the government resigned, declaring no confidence in Boris Johnson.
