Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns from Parliament Amid "Partygate" Scandal

Johnson accused opponents of trying to drive him out and called the committee investigating him a "kangaroo court."
Johnson's resignation will trigger a special election to replace him as a lawmaker for a suburban London seat.
Johnson had been awaiting the outcome of an investigation into whether he misled Parliament about breaking lockdown rules during the pandemic.
Johnson's resignation avoids suspension but allows him to potentially run for Parliament again in the future.
The resignation highlights rifts within Britain's Conservative Party with some questioning Johnson's legacy and future.