Boris Johnson has just resigned as Prime Minister after his government coalition has fallen apart.

Johnson has been plagued with scandal and has become extremely unpopular in Great Britain.

From NPR:

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally resigned under heavy pressure from lawmakers in his own party. His resignation caps a remarkable political career filled with highs, lows and almost too many scandals to count.

He said he will stay in office until the Conservatives choose a new party leader, who will then take over as prime minister.

"Of course, it is painful to not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects," Johnson said in front of the door of No. 10 Downing St. in London, as loud crowds could be heard nearby. "But as we have seen at Westminster, the herd instinct is powerful and when the herd moves, it moves."

This comes after dozens of officials, aides and members of his Cabinet quit his government, saying they could no longer serve under his leadership. Several former Cabinet ministers told him he should resign.

The conservatives now must put together a coalition and elect a new Prime Minister in Johnson's place, or a new election will have to take place.

Johnson's resignation has nothing to do with policy and everything to do with character. He has brought many scandals onto himself and his party throughout the years and they've all added up to him losing total support.

Johnson, however, was ultimately forced to resign not over policy or political differences, but because of perceptions about his character. Many Conservative lawmakers as well many members of the public do not trust him. A poll last month by the research firm YouGov found nearly 3 in 4 Britons viewed Johnson as untrustworthy.

The same pollster found this week that 69% believe Johnson should resign.

Johnson says he will remain as Prime Minister until conservatives select a new leader.

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