Some U.K. lawmakers wanted to oust Prime Minister Johnson in part over allegations of drunken government parties held during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Boris Johnson’s critics failed to oust him in a 211-to-148 simple majority vote, a victory that means he can't be challenged by his party for at least another year. However, the fact that the secret-ballot vote happened at all leaves him politically wounded. Johnson's predecessor, Theresa May, survived a no-confidence vote in 2018 but resigned six months later.
Johnson faired worse in Monday's vote than May did four years ago.
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Wow, that’s a relief. I can’t imagine parliament without Boris Johnson! I love how lively British politics is,no one sleeping at the helm there.👍
Democracy works!
Can Chinese 🇨🇳 people have a confident vote like this?
Wow who the voters were, you? Miss Chang?
Well that’s what happens when money and elections mix. Would hate to know what money actually comes out the back door.