Boris Johnson resigns as prime minister, saying: 'No one is remotely indispensable'

Boris Johnson announces his resignation as UK Prime Minister

He announced his departure in Downing Street.

Johnson resigns and remains, for now, prime minister of the United Kingdom

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that it is “clearly the will” of his Conservative Party for a new leader, announcing his resignation.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, acknowledging that it was “clearly the will” of his party that he should go. (July 7)

Boris Johnson Announces Resignation, but Could Remain Prime Minister for Months

Boris Johnson, the embattled, right-wing prime minister of the United Kingdom, announced on Thursday that he would be stepping down from his position, following an exodus of dozens of ministers within his own cabinet.Prior to his announcement outside of 10 Downing Street, at least 59 members of Johnson’s administration had left their posts in response to his appointment of a minister earlier this year who had been accused of sexual assault and m…

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Why did Boris Johnson resign as UK prime minister?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday following a litany of scandals and resignations that plagued his office.