Boris Johnson's odds on surviving as UK Prime Minister are shortening by the hour…following a raft of fresh resignations today from his government sparked by his handling of investigations into a fellow lawmaker accused of sexual assault.
Five Government ministers resigned en masse…submitting a single letter with all their signatures attached…and saying "it has become increasingly clear that the government cannot function".
George Parker is the political editor of the Financial Times.
IN: "Well I think…."
OUT: "….the Prime Minister away"
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There are reports that Michael Gove, a prominent supporter of Boris Johnson has now advised him to quit.
If he makes it to this evening's meeting of the Conservative Party's 1922 Committee there are reports that its senior figures will urge him to resign to avoid being forced out in a fresh no-confidence vote.