Disorderly exit: The Hindu on Boris Johnson’s resignation

For a leader who had led the Conservative Party to a majority of 80 seats three years ago with Thatcher-like charisma, boris johnsonThe fall from grace was so swift that many of his ministers, including those who had been appointed a few days earlier, publicly demanded his resignation on Wednesday. Journalist-turned-politician Mr Johnson, who rose to the pinnacle of power Riding the Brexit wave, tried to hold on to his position until the very last minute. But despite the Battle of Downing Street, the inter-party rebellion spread like wildfire, engulfing even the loyalist inner circle. Faced with no other option, he agreed to stand on Thursday He resigns immediately as leader of the Conservative Party and as prime minister in October when the party chooses a new leader. His position within the party became untenable in June when 41% of lawmakers expressed distrust in his leadership in a vote. Signs of rebellion emerged long ago because his government had to “Partygate” scandal – was prime minister fined by police To attend a birthday gathering in Downing Street amid the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. Chris Pincher resigns as Deputy Chief Whip Last week came the final straw on sexual misconduct allegations. As the chaos spread, his two senior ministers – Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javido – announced his resignation, triggering the dissolution of the government.

Mr Johnson wins the 2019 election The promise of a quick, orderly Brexit. But the best he could deliver was a chaotic, painful divorce with the European Union, whose economic pain plagues ordinary Britons and businesses. There is still no clarity on the post-Brexit trade relationship with the EU and the Northern Ireland Protocol is in a mess. As scandals began to affect his government, his moral authority within the party began to slip. Mr Johnson can still argue that he has received a huge mandate and remains the one to vote for the Conservatives. But this situation also became untenable as a severe economic crisis began to bite. Last month, the Conservatives suffered humiliating defeats in two by-elections – Wakefield and Tiverton & Honiton – which practically sealed Mr Johnson’s fate. The rest was just a matter of time. His successor will inherit the troubled economy and politics. Inflation rose to 9.1% in May, the highest in 40 years, which, according to the Bank of England, could reach 11% this year. Some economists predict a recession. Brexit remains an unfinished business that, if not resolved properly, could threaten peace in Northern Ireland. And the government of Scotland is calling for another referendum on independence. Mr Johnson, who rose to power offering a new post-Brexit future for Britain, is leaving the country in economic pain and political disarray.