Former British Prime Minister says he was 'forced' to leave parliament

Specifically, Mr. Johnson resigned after receiving the results of an investigation by lawmakers about incorrect statements he made to the British parliament about "partygate", a party that attracted many government party members to attend while the country was locked down due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Boris Johnson, then British prime minister , speaks at Downing Street in May 2022

The inquiry is chaired by a senior Labour lawmaker, but the majority of lawmakers on the committee are Conservatives. In his resignation announcement, the former prime minister accused his opponents of trying to remove him. "It is with great sadness that I leave parliament - at least for now," he said.

Former Prime Minister Johnson also said he had received a letter from the parliamentary privileges committee making clear that lawmakers were determined to use impeachment proceedings to remove him. He accused the inquiry of taking this step with political considerations. "I am being forced out by a small number of people without any evidence to support their claims," he said.

Mr Johnson called the committee investigating him a “chaotic court”. “Their aim from the beginning was to convict me, regardless of the facts,” Mr Johnson said. He hinted that his political career might not be over.

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Mr Johnson's decision to resign will trigger a special election to replace him in the House of Commons, reopening deep divisions within the ruling Conservative Party ahead of a general election expected next year.

The committee said it will meet on June 12 to conclude its investigation and will soon release a report, according to the AP news agency.

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