Published on : 06/07/2022 – 17:24Modified : 06/07/2022 – 18:41
Boris Johnson expressed his determination to “continue” as British Prime Minister on Wednesday. His authority is more weakened than ever following an avalanche of resignations in 24 hours and by a succession of scandals in recent months. Follow here the latest developments on this political crisis across the Channel.
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6:31 p.m .: the 1922 committee will organize an election of its executive before any change in the rule of the vote of confidence
The Conservative Party’s 1922 committee will hold an election for its executive before deciding whether to change the rules to advance a vote of confidence in Boris Johnson, three Tory lawmakers have told Archyde.com.
This committee, which sets the rules governing when the party can hold a vote of confidence in its leaders, decided to organize the election of a new executive on Monday. That new executive will then decide whether to change the rules to advance such a vote, which currently cannot take place until 2023, lawmakers said.
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6:04 p.m .: a delegation of ministers will ask Boris Johnson to resign
A delegation of British ministers including several government heavyweights is preparing to ask Boris Johnson to resign, according to several British media.
Asked regarding this during a hearing before the heads of the parliamentary committees, Boris Johnson replied that he was not going to “comment live on political events”. “We will continue with the government of this country,” he said.
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5:19 p.m .: Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid … Who can replace Boris Johnson in the event of departure?
Even if Boris Johnson clings to power, his position seems increasingly weakened in Downing Street. And several names are circulating to replace him if he were to leave his post of Prime Minister, in particular the resigning ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid.
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4:26 p.m .: Boris Johnson rules out early general election
The British Prime Minister has ruled out calling an early general election, amid calls for resignation and defections within his government.
“I really don’t believe anyone in this country wants politicians to engage in elections now,” Boris Johnson told the heads of parliamentary committees. “I believe we must continue to serve our constituents and address the issues that matter to them.”
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3:15 p.m .: Boris Johnson’s “colossal mandate” gives him the duty to “continue”
weakened by a cascade of resignations within his government, Boris Johnson nevertheless showed himself to be combative during the weekly session of questions to the Prime Minister. He defended his government’s action in front of MPs – some of whom laughed in his face.
Ignoring the calls to leave, Boris Johnson, on the contrary, affirmed that the “colossal mandate” which had been entrusted to him by the voters in 2019 conferred on him the duty to “continue”.
With AFP
