Boris Johnson Flashcards
Boris Johnson Resigning in May’s Gov
he didn’t agree with her Brexit plan
it would leave the UK in “a state of a colony”
he released his resignation before Downing Street could approve it to weaken May more
Boris Johnson attempt to avoid IMR
the party gate scandal
amended the Ministerial Code in 2022
- watering down/ weakening it so he doesn’t face too much scrutiny
- can’t be expected all misconduct to lead to resignation
Con VS Boris Johnson over IMR
41% of Con told him to leave
refused
62/179 minsters resigned over the Chris Pincher scandal
forced to leave
BJ in May 2011
didnt handle Covid well
his policies were out of touch
BJ in December 2011
Partygate
breaking the Covid rules
BJ In March 2022
failed to support struggling people in the cost of living crisis
BJ in 6th June 2022
won a vote of no confidence
had 148 votes against him
BJ In 15th June 2022
the 2nd ethics advisor resigned in 2 years
it was over BJ breaking the ministerial code
BJ In 30th June 2022
the Chris Pincher scandal
Bj was questioned if he knew and still added him to the cabinet
and later made him a deputy whip
BJ in July 2022
over 30 resigned over the Chris Pincher scandal
BJ in 7th July 2022
He resigned
His Majority
80 seat
