A wave of resignations — more than 50 by Thursday — and calls for him to step down showed the prime minister’s support within his Conservative Party melting away, but he remained defiant.
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Johnson follows a familiar playbook in his response to the latest scandal.
The British prime minister’s blueprint for dealing with a crisis, his critics say, almost never begins, and rarely ends, with simply telling the truth.
Who Could Lead the Conservative Party if Boris Johnson Resigns?
A small group is stepping to center stage as Britain’s political crisis intensifies, including the rival Boris Johnson beat last time.
Sajid Javid Addresses Parliament After Calls for Johnson’s Resignation
In explaining to Parliament why he stepped down from Boris Johnson’s government, Mr. Javid said, “Treading the tightrope between loyalty and integrity has become impossible in recent months.”
Who Is Chris Pincher?
Chris Pincher’s actions could easily have gone unnoticed if Boris Johnson’s government hadn’t already been troubled.
French President Macron Adjusts His Cabinet, Seeking a Fresh Start
The new appointments by President Emmanuel Macron of France are unlikely to help him push his agenda through a fragmented lower house of Parliament.
Tunisia’s President, Kais Saied, Proposes New Constitution
The proposal, which will be put to a national referendum on July 25, would enshrine the significant steps he has taken over the past year to dismantle the North African nation’s young democracy.
Yair Lapid, Israel’s New Prime Minister, Played the Long Game to Power
Once mocked for his inexperience and perceived arrogance, Israel’s caretaker premier taught voters a lesson in political maturity and humility.
Israel’s Parliament Dissolves, Paving Way for Election in November
The decision brought down the coalition government and installed Yair Lapid, a centrist, as interim prime minister. Exhausted and exasperated Israelis will be asked to vote again in November.