Boris Johnson's Resignation Sends Shockwaves Through UK Politics
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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned from his seat in Parliament, citing a "kangaroo court" investigation into his behavior and attacking current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's policies. Johnson's resignation triggers a special election for Sunak's party this summer, threatening to derail his hopes of closing the gap in the opinion polls with the opposition Labour Party. The panel investigating Johnson's behavior was seeking to establish whether he deliberately misled lawmakers over Covid-19 rule breaches by officials. Johnson blamed his downfall on opponents of Brexit and hinted at a possible return to politics in the future.
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