Boris Johnson Resigns from UK Parliament Amidst Partygate Investigation
TL;DR
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as a member of parliament in protest against a parliamentary inquiry investigating whether he misled the House of Commons about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic. Johnson accused lawmakers investigating him of acting like a "kangaroo court" and being determined to end his political career. The resignation throws the ruling Conservative Party into new turmoil ahead of a general election expected next year.
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