Manori Ravindran International EditorBoris Johnson is set to resign as U.K. prime minister amid mounting scandals and the resignations of his top ministers.Following a turbulent 48 hours in British politics, Johnson has finally agreed to stand down, and a new Conservative leader is expected to be in place by the party conference in October.
Johnson will remain in place as PM until the autumn, rounding out a premiership of just over three years.Johnson will address the nation later on Thursday, a No.
10 spokesperson has confirmed.The leader’s agreement to resign follows the exits of more than 50 government staff in the span of less than 48 hours, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Savid Javid, two of the most senior members of Johnson’s Cabinet.
The latter pair quit on July 5, with Javid claiming that “this situation will not change under [Johnson’s] leadership — and you have therefore lost my confidence.” Since then, a steady stream of ministers have quit amid an uprising in government.
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