Scandal upon scandal: Boris Johnson's turbulent tenure as UK prime minister

08.07.2022, 12:50 dw.com

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally resigned as the United Kingdom's prime minister. His premiership was defined by one scandal after another. What long seemed impossible has finally happened. Boris Johnson, under increasing pressure from lawmakers in his own ranks, has agreed to give up leadership of the Conservative Party and step down as prime minister when his replacement is chosen.