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UK PM Johnson says he will not resign over alleged parties

by Reuters
Wednesday, 26 January 2022 12:16 GMT

LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would not resign after a series of alleged lockdown-breaking parties at his Downing Street office and residence, but agreed ministers who knowingly mislead parliament should step down.

Answering questions in parliament, Johnson was accused by opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer of changing his story over the gatherings and was asked whether he would now step down.

"No," Johnson replied.

(Reporting by William James, writing by Elizabeth Piper Editing by William Schomberg)

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