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Boris Johnson Resigns as MP, New By-Elections Announced

Boris Johnson, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, has resigned as the lawmaker for Uxbridge and South Ruislip in West London after a parliamentary report found he misled parliament over gatherings at his office during COVID lockdowns.

16 June 2023 · 15:04 UTC

A by-election to replace him will be held on July 20, 2023.

The Conservative Party has selected Steve Tuckwell as their candidate for the vote.

Another by-election to replace Nigel Adams, a close ally of Johnson, will also be held on the same date.