From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson - News Summed Up

From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson


December 8 - Johnson apologises, aide resignsJohnson apologises for the video, saying he is furious about it. Allegra Stratton, most recently Johnson's COP26 spokeswoman but his press secretary at the time the mock news conference was filmed, resigns. December 17 - Johnson's Conservatives lose parliamentary seatJohnson's Conservatives suffer a huge swing in allegiance to lose an election to fill Paterson's vacant seat, substantiating fears among some that the party's reputation and electoral prospects are suffering under Johnson. December 18 - Brexit minister resignsBrexit minister David Frost, an architect of Johnson's tumultuous Brexit strategy, resigns, saying he is disillusioned with the direction of Johnson's government. ITV says Johnson and his partner Carrie were among the 40 or so people who attended.


Source: News 24 January 12, 2022 00:29 UTC



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