Boris Johnson Resigns as UK Lawmaker Amid Controversy.
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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament about "Partygate," a series of rule-breaking government parties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Johnson accused opponents of trying to drive him out and hinted that his political career might not be over yet. His resignation will trigger a special election to replace him as a lawmaker for a suburban London seat in the House of Commons.
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