British Prime Minister Boris Johnson To Face No-Confidence Vote

The transcript discusses a no confidence vote against UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, triggered by scandals involving the Conservative Party. The vote, managed by the 1922 Committee, requires a simple majority to decide Johnson's fate. If he survives, he is safe from another vote for a year; if not, a leadership contest will ensue. Historical parallels are drawn with former PM Theresa May. Opposition leader Kier Starmer suggests this could mark the beginning of the end for Johnson, while Johnson's allies argue it could unify the party.

What event triggered the no confidence vote against Boris Johnson?

• A leadership contest

• A financial scandal

• Parties held during lockdown

• A foreign policy failure

What is required for Boris Johnson to survive the no confidence vote?

• A simple majority

• A unanimous vote

• A vote from the opposition

• A two-thirds majority

If Boris Johnson loses the vote, what is the immediate consequence?

• The opposition takes over

• A leadership challenge is triggered

• A new election is called

• He remains in power

What historical precedent is mentioned regarding former Conservative Prime Ministers?

• They are always replaced by the opposition

• They never face no confidence votes

• They often resign shortly after surviving a vote

• They always survive no confidence votes

What strategy does Boris Johnson propose to move past the scandal?

• Resigning immediately

• Calling for a general election

• Uniting the party and ending media speculation

• Ignoring the opposition