After surviving Monday’s no-confidence vote, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to focus on how the country can move forward. However, the debate about his own political future must end.
However, it is questionable whether this will happen in the short term. Although 211 Conservative MPs voted for him, 148 Tory MPs refused to trust Johnson. That’s 40 percent who don’t support him. Johnson’s resignation was again called for on Tuesday, this time by former British Conservative Party leader and former Foreign Secretary William Hague. The prime minister no longer has the authority to lead his party and the country, he wrote in an article for The Times newspaper. Johnson, who spoke of a “good result” after the vote against himself, should acknowledge this.
“On the side of hard-working Britons”
Johnson had promised ahead of Tuesday’s cabinet meeting that the government would stand behind hard-working Britons and get on with the job. “This is a government that is doing what matters most to the people of this country.” Johnson received support from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday. He is happy that Johnson remains a friend of Ukraine. The minister probably does not have to fear a new motion of no confidence for a year. According to the party’s house rules, this is no longer possible, although one MP objected that this could be changed.
The elections in two districts on June 23 can be challenging. Conservative politicians have resigned there after scandals. The opposition must have good chances of success.
Source: Krone
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