Boris Johnson Resigns as UK Prime Minister Amid Accountability Probe
Boris Johnson resigned as Prime Minister last summer after a majority of his Conservative colleagues thought he was doing more harm than good.
Now, a committee of MPs is set to judge whether he lied to the public, and a verdict is expected soon.
However, Boris Johnson has chosen to quit before the committee's verdict is released.
He has made a political choice not to stay and fight, despite the fact that he had faced the same procedure as other MPs who get into trouble.
Johnson's resignation is entirely on brand, as he never much liked Parliament and had already pulled out of the Tory leadership race in 2016 and 2022.
His exit has left some devastated colleagues and a strand of the public who believe he has been hard done by.
However, some of his hard-core supporters believe his exit is a sad day for democracy and that his leadership is what secured their seats.
Johnson's exit is seen as a tragedy for those who believed in and adored him, as well as a political tragedy for the Conservative Party, which many MPs believe squandered a once in a generation majority.
There is also a different kind of tragedy for those who deplore Boris Johnson, as they believe he did damage to the UK's reputation.
Several people close to Johnson believe that it was never going to end well.
Boris Johnson has resigned as Prime Minister of the UK following a vote by MPs to hold him accountable for his actions.
Some MPs are pleased with the outcome, while others believe he may run for another seat in the future.
The manner of his departure could potentially lead to an earlier election.
Johnson has a history of bouncing back from setbacks, having been fired from his positions at The Times and The Daily Telegraph, as well as his first bid for Conservative leader.
He has also been linked with a potential bid to purchase the Telegraph, with former editor Will Lewis having recently been made a knight by Johnson.
The consequences of Johnson taking a larger role at the Telegraph, potentially as editor, would be significant for both Downing Street and the Conservative Party.
Boris Johnson's political career is believed by some to have ended in failure due to his inability to tell the truth.
He has lost his majority, reputation, and leadership of the Conservative Party.
His future is uncertain, but he may return to Parliament or become an opposition figure.
The article also mentions other political "what ifs" such as what would have happened if Mrs Thatcher hadn't been forced out or if Tony Blair hadn't invaded Iraq.
The era of Boris Johnson is considered to be over, and he must decide what to do with the power he still retains.
However, Boris Johnson has chosen to quit before the committee's verdict is released.
He has made a political choice not to stay and fight, despite the fact that he had faced the same procedure as other MPs who get into trouble.
Johnson's resignation is entirely on brand, as he never much liked Parliament and had already pulled out of the Tory leadership race in 2016 and 2022.
His exit has left some devastated colleagues and a strand of the public who believe he has been hard done by.
However, some of his hard-core supporters believe his exit is a sad day for democracy and that his leadership is what secured their seats.
Johnson's exit is seen as a tragedy for those who believed in and adored him, as well as a political tragedy for the Conservative Party, which many MPs believe squandered a once in a generation majority.
There is also a different kind of tragedy for those who deplore Boris Johnson, as they believe he did damage to the UK's reputation.
Several people close to Johnson believe that it was never going to end well.
Boris Johnson has resigned as Prime Minister of the UK following a vote by MPs to hold him accountable for his actions.
Some MPs are pleased with the outcome, while others believe he may run for another seat in the future.
The manner of his departure could potentially lead to an earlier election.
Johnson has a history of bouncing back from setbacks, having been fired from his positions at The Times and The Daily Telegraph, as well as his first bid for Conservative leader.
He has also been linked with a potential bid to purchase the Telegraph, with former editor Will Lewis having recently been made a knight by Johnson.
The consequences of Johnson taking a larger role at the Telegraph, potentially as editor, would be significant for both Downing Street and the Conservative Party.
Boris Johnson's political career is believed by some to have ended in failure due to his inability to tell the truth.
He has lost his majority, reputation, and leadership of the Conservative Party.
His future is uncertain, but he may return to Parliament or become an opposition figure.
The article also mentions other political "what ifs" such as what would have happened if Mrs Thatcher hadn't been forced out or if Tony Blair hadn't invaded Iraq.
The era of Boris Johnson is considered to be over, and he must decide what to do with the power he still retains.
