The trouble with scandal-prone governments is how quickly we lose track of incidents that would otherwise be unforgettable. The past few years have been astonishing.
A mass of resignations within British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government finally prompted his resignation after a turbulent stint in the top job.Boris Johnson’s time at No.10 is almost over after he announced his resignation.British police say Johnson’s senior adviser Dominic Cummings may have breached coronavirus lockdown rules by driving 26 miles to a castle with his wife and son, though they said they would take no further action.
Starmer is confronted by angry protesters, some of whom reference Savile, prompting fresh pressure on Johnson to withdraw his claim.The prime minister was not removed but, with 148 MPs voting to oust him from Downing Street, he did not win by a strong enough margin to quieten his detractors.Johnson’s Conservatives suspend lawmaker Christopher Pincher, who became embroiled in accusations of sexual misconduct.
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