Johnson admits faults, ready for expulsion

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 19, 2021 12:42 am

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday (Saturday in Manila) he took 'personal responsibility' for a crushing by-election defeat in a constituency never previously lost by his Conservative party, which has prompted questions about his leadership after weeks of scandals.

The historic loss in a seat Johnson's ruling Tories held with a massive majority just two years ago came as the government reported more than 93,000 new Covid-19 infections.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a media briefing on November 27, 2021. AFP PHOTO

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