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Boris Johnson’s plan to drag out exit under pressure
Bloomberg

Boris Johnson’s plan to drag out exit under pressure

No. 10 suggested the premier could stay for three more months but the Conservative party is urgently planning a leadership contest.

Bloomberg 08 Jul 2022
Boris Johnson should go immediately

Boris Johnson should go immediately

Britain is in a dangerous state, is poorer than it seems and could tumble into crisis, says the Economist.

The Economist 08 Jul 2022
Bor-exit: PM Johnson admits defeat, tries for slow exit

Bor-exit: PM Johnson admits defeat, tries for slow exit

After finally resigning, British PM Boris Johnson may be thwarted in his plans for a slow withdrawal from office.

Brenda Ward 08 Jul 2022
Johnson clings on after resignations, names Zahawi chancellor
Bloomberg

Johnson clings on after resignations, names Zahawi chancellor

UK prime minister Boris Johnson is coming under increasing pressure after two senior ministers resigned.

Bloomberg 06 Jul 2022