Coverage dated June 8, 2023 to June 9, 2023

Boris Johnson resigns as MP, accusing Commons investigation of attempting to ‘drive me out’

Headline from Local News 8

By Tara John, Luke McGee and Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — Boris Johnson, Britain’s former prime minister and one of the most divisive leaders of his generation, has resigned as a member of Parliament after accusing a committee of attempting to “drive me out,” he said in a letter on Friday.

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  1. Washington Times

    Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    ormer U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that he’s quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

  2. Fox News

    Former UK PM Boris Johnson steps down from Parliament, claims he was pushed out over 'Partygate' scandal (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned from Member of Parliament position Friday, citing that he was pushed out by Parliament's Privileges Committee over "Partygate."

  3. France 24

    Former British PM Boris Johnson steps down as MP over 'Partygate' report (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

  4. NBC News

    Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson quits Parliament after investigation into 'partygate' statements (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The resignation will trigger a special election to replace Johnson as a lawmaker for a suburban London seat.

  5. The Guardian

    Boris Johnson resigns as MP with immediate effect over Partygate report (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Committee found former prime minister had misled the House of Commons and recommended lengthy suspension

  6. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Boris Johnson Steps Down As UK Lawmaker Amid Allegations Of Misleading Parliament (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he was leaving Parliament, according to the BBC.

  7. Breitbart News

    'Witch Hunt': Boris Johnson Resigns From Parliament (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    There is a "witch hunt" trying to reverse Brexit by personally destroying Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister said.

  8. WHDH Boston

    Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    LONDON (AP) — Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned

  9. Forbes

    Boris Johnson Resigns From Parliament After Allegedly Misleading MPs (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Johnson had faced the possibility of suspension or expulsion from Parliament if fellow MPs found he intentionally misled them.

  10. Winchester Star

    Boris Johnson says he's quitting as a UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Boris Johnson says he's quitting as a UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

  11. France 24

    UK ex-prime minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson on Friday said he was quitting as a member of parliament, claiming he had been forced out in a stitch-up by his political opponents.

  12. Local News 8

    Boris Johnson resigns as MP, accusing Commons investigation of attempting to ‘drive me out’ (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Tara John, Luke McGee and Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — Boris Johnson, Britain’s former prime minister and one of the most divisive leaders of his generation, has resigned as a member of Parliament after accusing a committee of attempting to “drive me out,” he said in a letter on Friday.

  13. Wall Street Journal

    Ex-British Leader Boris Johnson Quits as Lawmaker Ahead of ‘Partygate’ Report (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would step down following a probe into whether he lied to Parliament about his attendance at a series of parties during Covid lockdowns.

  14. Deadline

    Boris Johnson Steps Down As Member Of Parliament With Immediate Effect Over Partygate Findings (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Controversial former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced he is stepping down as a Member of Parliament with immediate effect. He made the stunning announcement after receiving the findi…

  15. CBS News

    Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson quits politics after being sanctioned for misleading Parliament (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Johnson quit as prime minister in 2022 amid multiple scandals but remained a lawmaker.

  16. Los Angeles Times

    Boris Johnson quits as U.K. lawmaker, faces sanctions for misleading Parliament (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he’s quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

  17. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Boris Johnson quits as U.K. lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    In a statement, he accused opponents of trying to drive him out.

  18. The Times of Israel

    Boris Johnson quits UK parliament amid rule-breaking probe (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Former prime minister resigns with an angry tirade after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament over Covid-era parties

  19. Seattle Times

    Boris Johnson’s bombshell exit from Parliament leaves UK politics reeling (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Former U_K_ Prime Minister Boris Johnson has left chaos in his wake after quitting Parliament and accusing fellow lawmakers of ousting him in a “witch hunt.”.

  20. Washington Examiner

    Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP over 'partygate' scandal (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as a member of Parliament due to pressure over his "partygate" scandal.

  21. NPR

    Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament, citing an upcoming report on his behavior as PM (opens NPR)

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    The flamboyant and populist former U.K. prime minister quit his parliamentary seat. He called the panel examining whether he lied to fellow lawmakers about COVID social gatherings a "kangaroo court."

  22. The Week

  23. New York Post

    Boris Johnson’s abrupt resignation from Parliament sparks infighting in Conservative party (opens New York Post)

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    Boris Johnson’s shock resignation from parliament is causing division within Britain’s ruling conservative party.

  24. Deadline

    UK MPs React To Boris Johnson’s Shock Resignation From Parliament – ‘Straight Out Of Trump Playbook’ (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The reaction to Boris Johnson’s abrupt exit from the UK Parliament where he was previously Prime Minister has been as polarised as you would expect of a politician who, according to his allies rema…

  25. The Garden Island

    Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker (opens The Garden Island)

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    The Garden Island's feed description

    LONDON — Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament. He departed with a ferocious tirade at his political opponents — and at his successor, Rishi Sunak — that could blast open tensions …

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