London: British Prime Minister Boris johnsonThe premiership was in limbo on Thursday as he faced calls from within his Conservative party to resign after he admitted to attending a party at his official residence during the coronavirus lockdown.
Johnson on Wednesday issued a “heartfelt apology” for attending the May 2020 gathering in Downing Street, telling parliament he understood the public’s anger at the revelations.
Senior ministers rallied to lend support to their leader, who won a resounding election victory in 2019, though media said support for Rishi Sunak, the finance minister regarded as a possible successor to Johnson, appeared lukewarm.
Others were more direct. The leader of the Conservatives in Scotland, along with some other prominent MPs, called for Johnson to resign, saying his position was untenable.
“The mood is not very good,” says Conservative Member of Parliament jake berry told BBC Radio.
“There is a lot of concern among my colleagues about the damage these revelations are doing to the Conservative Party. But I think something changed yesterday.”
Johnson admitted for the first time on Wednesday that he had attended a gathering in Downing Street’s garden on May 20, 2020, saying he stayed for about 25 minutes to thank employees for what he thought was It was a work program. He said he regretted his action.
Media reports said tables were set up for food and wine in the garden, while invitations sent to around 100 people suggested taking advantage of the beautiful weather. “Bring your own wine”, it said.
At the time, social interaction was limited to a minimum and many people were outraged that they were unable to visit their loved ones on their deathbeds or attend funerals.
In response to opponents’ demands for his resignation, Johnson said people needed to wait for the outcome of an internal investigation being conducted by the senior civil servant. Sue GrayThe report of which is expected in the next two weeks.
The revelation about the party follows similar allegations by Johnson and his officers about breaking rules during the Christmas lockdown earlier in May 2020 and later that year.
A string of scandals, including allegations of corruption and “sleaze”, or volunteer dishonesty, have angered the public and the government’s handling of COVID-19 and awarding contracts for protective equipment has been widely criticized.
Before Johnson apologized, a YouGov poll for the Times newspaper put the opposition Labor Party 10 percentage points ahead of the Conservatives, whose lead has evaporated.
The Conservative Party is notorious for removing leaders who feared damaging its electoral chances, most recently forcing Theresa May from power after three years in the midst of bitter internal squabbles over Brexit.
To trigger a leadership challenge, 54 of the 360 elected Conservative members of parliament (MPs) must write a letter of no confidence to the chairman of the party’s “1922 committee”, with a smaller number stating that they have already written such letters. Have written
Many lawmakers are said to be waiting for the outcome of Gray’s report before taking any action, newspapers said, while May’s local council election could also be crucial in determining whether Johnson will face a rebuff. Or not.
Northern Ireland Minister Brandon Lewis told BBC TV: “I think Boris Johnson is the right person to be the prime minister of our country, I think he is the prime minister who will win the next general election.”
Johnson on Wednesday issued a “heartfelt apology” for attending the May 2020 gathering in Downing Street, telling parliament he understood the public’s anger at the revelations.
Senior ministers rallied to lend support to their leader, who won a resounding election victory in 2019, though media said support for Rishi Sunak, the finance minister regarded as a possible successor to Johnson, appeared lukewarm.
Others were more direct. The leader of the Conservatives in Scotland, along with some other prominent MPs, called for Johnson to resign, saying his position was untenable.
“The mood is not very good,” says Conservative Member of Parliament jake berry told BBC Radio.
“There is a lot of concern among my colleagues about the damage these revelations are doing to the Conservative Party. But I think something changed yesterday.”
Johnson admitted for the first time on Wednesday that he had attended a gathering in Downing Street’s garden on May 20, 2020, saying he stayed for about 25 minutes to thank employees for what he thought was It was a work program. He said he regretted his action.
Media reports said tables were set up for food and wine in the garden, while invitations sent to around 100 people suggested taking advantage of the beautiful weather. “Bring your own wine”, it said.
At the time, social interaction was limited to a minimum and many people were outraged that they were unable to visit their loved ones on their deathbeds or attend funerals.
In response to opponents’ demands for his resignation, Johnson said people needed to wait for the outcome of an internal investigation being conducted by the senior civil servant. Sue GrayThe report of which is expected in the next two weeks.
The revelation about the party follows similar allegations by Johnson and his officers about breaking rules during the Christmas lockdown earlier in May 2020 and later that year.
A string of scandals, including allegations of corruption and “sleaze”, or volunteer dishonesty, have angered the public and the government’s handling of COVID-19 and awarding contracts for protective equipment has been widely criticized.
Before Johnson apologized, a YouGov poll for the Times newspaper put the opposition Labor Party 10 percentage points ahead of the Conservatives, whose lead has evaporated.
The Conservative Party is notorious for removing leaders who feared damaging its electoral chances, most recently forcing Theresa May from power after three years in the midst of bitter internal squabbles over Brexit.
To trigger a leadership challenge, 54 of the 360 elected Conservative members of parliament (MPs) must write a letter of no confidence to the chairman of the party’s “1922 committee”, with a smaller number stating that they have already written such letters. Have written
Many lawmakers are said to be waiting for the outcome of Gray’s report before taking any action, newspapers said, while May’s local council election could also be crucial in determining whether Johnson will face a rebuff. Or not.
Northern Ireland Minister Brandon Lewis told BBC TV: “I think Boris Johnson is the right person to be the prime minister of our country, I think he is the prime minister who will win the next general election.”
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