Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks during a press conference in London, Nov. 27, 2021. AP-YonhapPrime Minister Boris Johnson faced a confidence vote on Monday, after a growing number of lawmakers in the governing Conservative Party questioned the British leader's authority following a "partygate" scandal. OUTCOME UNCERTAINA majority of Conservative lawmakers - or 180 - would have to vote against Johnson for him to be removed - a level some Conservatives say might be difficult to reach. Lawmakers said they had received letters from the prime minister, in which he asked for their support in the vote. Since the release of a damning report into the so-called "partygate" scandal, which listed fights and alcohol-induced vomiting at lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street, Johnson and his government had urged lawmakers to move on.

Source: The Times June 06, 2022 12:25 UTC