Boris Johnson Is Out As U.K.’s P.M.

Many woke up to shocking news on Thursday morning.

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U.K.’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned.

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There have been numerous calls for him to resign.

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Last month, he narrowly survived a no-confidence vote.

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He had resisted calls from many officials in his own party to step down.

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However, on Thursday, he said he would step down… with a catch.

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Johnson says that he plans to stay on and serve until a new replacement can be found.

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A new replacement is expected to take over in the fall, however, it may take longer.

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The news was met with controversy that is expected to continue in the coming months.

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