In the UK, MPs plan to consider a no-confidence vote in Boris Johnson – Sunday Times
The relevant vote is scheduled for June 8
What happened? British MPs plan to consider a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson. They have already gathered enough votes.
Source. This was reported by the British newsweekly Sunday Times, with references to its sources.
Details. According to the publication, the relevant vote will take place on June 8. This became possible by the fact that at least 54 Tory MPs submitted letters of no-confidence in him. The procedure is secret, but 28 MPs have already announced it publicly, calling on Boris Johnson to resign voluntarily.
Background. The British Prime Minister's problems were caused by the Partygate scandal – Johnson's government was accused of organizing alcohol parties during the COVID-19 pandemic, when such gatherings were banned across the country.
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