Breaking news: England is shaken by a government crisis. Following the news of his resignation from the cabinet, calls for the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson from many sectors, especially ministers, had increased. Boris Johnson held a press conference in front of the cameras and announced his resignation.
IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT HE WAS NOT INTENDED TO REsign
A senior source from Number 10 Prime Minister’s Office had stated that Johnson had no intention of resigning and would certainly challenge. However, after the crisis in the government, Boris Johnson, who could not stand the calls to resign, also decided to resign.
RESIGNED
Boris Johnson, who made a press statement in front of the cameras at around 14.30, announced that he had officially resigned from his party. In his speech, Johnson stated that he will continue to serve as prime minister until the new leader arrives.
THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN IS RETURNING TO HIS COUNTRY, INTERRUPTING HIS VISIT
According to the news in the British press, Truss, who made an official visit to Indonesia to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting yesterday, decided to interrupt his visit and return to his country after the Prime Minister’s statements that he would resign.
It has been commented that Truss will participate in the new leadership race that will begin within the post-Johnson party and will announce his candidacy.
MINISTERS HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO RESIGN SUCCESSFULLY
In the UK, Health Minister Sajid Javid and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak announced that they were resigning one after the other.
Javid stated that he could no longer conscientiously continue his duty and resigned because he did not trust Johnson.
Sajid Javid
Shortly after the Health Minister’s decision to resign, Finance Minister Sunak announced his resignation.
The two ministers’ decision to resign came after Johnson said he was “deeply regretful” for the post he had given him, despite being aware of accusations of harassment against Conservative MP and Party Group Leader Chris Pincher.
The Prime Minister’s Office, Number 10, previously stated that Johnson was not aware of the allegations of harassment against Pincher. However, it was later revealed that Johnson was briefed on complaints about Pincher during his tenure as secretary of state in 2019.
Just before the resignations of the ministers, Johnson apologized to Pincher for the task he had given, and expressed his great regret.
REGISTERED MINISTER ZAHAWI: MR. PRIME MINISTER, GO NOW
Sharing his resignation letter on his social media account, Education Minister Nadhim Zahawi said, “Yesterday, together with my colleagues at Number 10, I made it clear to the Prime Minister that this is only one direction and it must go with dignity. I have kept this advice secret, out of respect and in the hope that an old friend of 30 years will listen to it. I’m sorry he didn’t listen and undermine the incredible achievements on the government at this late hour. But the country deserves a government that is not only stable but also acts with integrity. Mr Prime Minister, you know what the right thing to do is, and now go.
DONELAN: THERE IS NO WAY FOR YOU TO KEEP UP
On the other hand, Michell Donelan, who took office as Minister of Education upon Zahawi’s appointment to the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, stated in his letter that he asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign, “Yesterday, I asked you to do the right thing for our country and our party and to resign. Both are more important than a person. There’s no way you can stay in office, but without a formal mechanism to dismiss you, the only way this is possible seems to be to force your hand for those of us who remain in the cabinet. You put us in an impossible situation. “I’m very sorry it has gotten to this point, but as someone who values honesty above all else, I have no choice.”
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