Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament

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


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Published: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 11:35 PM

Last updated: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 11:36 PM

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that he's quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.

Johnson quit after receiving the results of an investigation by lawmakers over misleading statements he made to Parliament about a slew of gatherings in government that breached pandemic lockdown rules.

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

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

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