New Ministers Tell Johnson to Quit

Britain’s new finance and education ministers have told Johnson to resign, less than 48 hours after the prime minister appointed them.

The move of Nadhim Zahawi and Michelle Donelan on Thursday “deepened the political crisis” that saw more than 50 Conservative ministers and aides resign from the government on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Several British media reports say Johnson has agreed to resign after days of ‘battling’ for his job.

The prime minister had “rebuffed calls by his cabinet to step down in the wake of ethics scandals.” He gave in after more than 40 ministers quit his government and told him to go.

It was not immediately clear on Thursday whether Johnson would stay in office while the Conservative Party chooses a new leader, who will replace him as prime minister.

Aljazeera/Shakirat Sadiq