After stubbornly digging his heels in this week, Boris Johnson has resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party.It is a move many believe is long overdue and will see him give up office as Prime Minister later this year following a leadership campaign.Following months of scandal - from the lobbying scandal with Owen Paterson, to 'partygate,' and suggestions that the Prime Minister once gave his girlfriend (now wife) Carrie Symonds a £100,000 salaried role in government, as well as PPE scandal in the face of the coronavirus pandemic - many were left amazed that Mr Johnson was still at the helm.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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