U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned today, bringing an end to a nearly three-year term as PM.
The announcement comes after the numerous resignations from Johnson’s government and party since Tuesday evening approached 60, with one Conservative Party member after another publicly voicing their lack of confidence in the prime minister Johnson.
Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi was the latest of Johnson’s allies to urge him to “go,” saying the unprecedented political crisis over his future was not sustainable and would “only get worse.”
Boris Johnson’s downfall brings an end to his reputation as the “Teflon” prime minister. The 58-year-old former London mayor had become known for his ability to wriggle out of political controversies.
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