However, it is unlikely that the British prime minister will resign “of his own accord”, but there could be resignations in the Government or Tory MPs instigating an internal confidence vote to replace the leader.
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has canceled an official act this Thursday and will limit his personal contacts until next Tuesday after a member of his family has tested positive for covid, while in the United Kingdom pressure increases for him to resign after acknowledging that he attended a Downing Street party during lockdown.
The Tory leader apologized to Parliament on Wednesday for having attended that celebration organized by his personal secretary, Martin Reynolds – who in an email urged “bring drink” taking advantage of “the good weather” – but he assured that he thought it was “a work event”.
His justification did not convince either the opposition, led by Labor, or a good part of his own deputies, of which the head of the Conservative Party in Scotland, Douglas RossHe openly called for his resignation.
A citizen protests in Downing Street. Photo: EFE
Most of the ministers for their part declared their support for the chief, at least until the official Sue Gray conclude, possibly next week, its internal investigation into social gatherings that took place in Downing Street during lockdowns and may have broken the rules.
All eyes are now on the Gray investigation, although analysts warn that it will likely limit itself to establishing the facts without directly attributing responsibility.
Depending on what he says, there could be resignations in the government or MPs from the conservative parliamentary group instigating a confidence motion internal to replace the leader, for which they need at least 54 requests (out of 360 Tory MPs in the House of Commons).
It is more unlikely that Johnson, who has overcome more crises during his career than any other British politician, will resign “proprietary”.
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