British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a confidence vote Monday but a large rebellion in his Conservative Party over the so-called "partygate" scandal dealt a blow to his authority and leaves him with a struggle to win back support. EPA-YonhapBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a confidence vote Monday but a large rebellion in his Conservative Party over the so-called "partygate" scandal dealt a blow to his authority and leaves him with a struggle to win back support. The entrance door of 10 Downing Street in London is illuminated as evening falls in this June 6 photograph. AFP-YonhapBy winning the confidence vote, Johnson has secured a reprieve for 12 months before lawmakers can bring another challenge. One former ally accused the prime minister of insulting both the electorate and the party by staying in power.

Source: The Times June 07, 2022 10:23 UTC