Boris Johnson, UK prime minister, has resigned from his
position.
There have been calls for Johnson’s resignation following
the latest scandal over his handling of the concerns raised about Chris
Pincher, deputy chief whip, over allegations of sexual misconduct.
Earlier in the year, Johnson appointed Pincher — who has now
resigned over claims that he groped two men at a private members’ club — as the deputy chief whip, despite the
allegations.
Speaking on Thursday outside No. 10 Downing St., Johnson said it is clearly the will of his party that he should resign and there should be a new leader.
“I’ve agreed with Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the
backbench MPs that the process of choosing that new leader should begin now and
the timetable will be announced next week. I’ve of today appointed a cabinet to
serve as I will until a new leader is in place,” he said.
“The reason I have fought so hard in the last few days to
continue to deliver that mandate in person was not just because I wanted to do
so, but because I felt it was my job, my duty, my obligation to you to continue
to do what we promised in 2019.”
Johnson said he had tried to convince his colleagues that it
will be “eccentric” to change governments, adding that he regrets “not having
been successful in those arguments”.
“Of course, it’s painful not to be able to see through so
many ideas and projects myself. Our brilliant and Darwinian system will produce
another leader equally committed to taking this country forward through tough
times, not just helping families to get through it, but changing and improving
the way we do things. Cutting the burden of businesses and families, And yes,
cutting taxes,” he said.
“To that new leader, I say I will give you as much support
as I can. And to you, the British public, I believe there will be many people
who are relieved or disappointed. I want you to know how sad I am to be giving
up the best job in the world.”
A number of ministers had earlier resigned from the
government citing a loss of trust in Johnson.
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