Downing Street is active Sky News confirmed that Johnson would not attend the emergency meeting. His office said he would see which meetings he still chaired on a case-by-case basis while he was prime minister. Johnson announced his departure last week. He did so when ministers resigned en masse due to dissatisfaction with his leadership. Johnson, who has been marred by a series of scandals as prime minister, is willing to stay until a successor is chosen.
According to anonymous sources, invitations to a farewell party were sent earlier this week on behalf of “Mr and Mrs Johnson.” The country house party, which includes an indoor pool, will take place on Sunday, according to Sky News.
The British weather agency Met Office, comparable to the KNMI, issued a code red for extreme heat yesterday. Record temperatures are expected across the UK on Monday and Tuesday, with mercury hitting 40 degrees. It will also be very hot in other parts of the UK. British ministers will meet on Saturday afternoon to discuss the heatwave.
Angela Rayner, deputy leader of Britain’s opposition Labor party, accused Johnson of “letting her down again as she prepares to party at a time when Britain is boiling”.
British Prime Minister Johnson recently announced his departure (video).
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