Johnson's allies say he got a vote of confidence

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. File photoMOSCOW, June 6Allies close to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson say he won a vote of confidence in the Conservative Party vote, writes the Telegraph. , the announcement of the official results is expected soon. Johnson. This was enough for a vote. In order for the British prime minister to resign, votes in favor of no confidence in him from 180 party members are needed. The prime minister himself said that his departure from office would be an irresponsible decision, given the rise in prices in the country and the situation in Ukraine. Johnson was under a barrage of criticism and facing the threat of losing his post due to the scandal over parties at the government residence on Downing Street during a nationwide lockdown in connection with the coronavirus. The situation worsened when it was revealed that two more parties took place on April 16, 2021 — on the eve of the funeral of Prince Philip, when restrictions were still in place in the United Kingdom and national mourning was declared in the country. Johnson later apologized and said he paid the fine issued by the Metropolitan Police.