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    Boris Johnson resigns not over policies but deep concerns about his character

    Britain's prime minister steps down as leader of the Conservative Party after a slew of members of his government said they could no longer serve under his scandal-tarred leadership.
    by Frank Langfitt Jul 07, 2022 5 minutes
    Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing St. to face questions in the House of Commons in London on Wednesday.
    Updated July 7, 2022 at 11:46 AM ET

    LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally resigned as leader of the Conservative Party under heavy pressure from lawmakers in his own party. His resignation caps a remarkable political career filled with highs, lows and almost too many scandals to count.

    He said he will stay in office until the Conservatives choose a new party leader, who will then take over as prime minister.

    "Of course, it is painful not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects," Johnson said in front of the door of No. 10 Downing St. in London, as loud crowds could be heard nearby. "But as we have seen at Westminster, the herd instinct is powerful and when the herd moves, it moves."

    This comes after dozens of officials, aides and members of his Cabinet quit his government, saying they could no

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