British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said on Wednesday that he has no intention of resigning over a series of lockdown-breaking gatherings at his Downing Street office and residence。
Answering questions in parliament, Johnson was accused by opposition Labour leader, Keir Starmer, of changing his story over the gatherings.
He said Johnson, who promised to get on with his job, misled the parliament; an offence which the Prime Minister agreed should trigger a resignation.
Asked if he would step down, Johnson replied: “No.”
“I don’t deny it, and for all sorts of reasons, many people may want me out of the way.
“But the reason he wants me out of the way is because he knows this government can be trusted to deliver.
“We have taken the tough decisions, we have got the big calls right and we are and in particular I am getting on with the job,” he said to cheers from his Conservative lawmakers.
Johnson had been faced with mounting leadership pressure amid further allegations of parties held at his 10 Downing Street office-residence by staff.
The allegation has been categorised as a partygate’ scandal due to the apparent serial breaches of lockdown rules in place at that time.
Media reported that Johnson held two farewell parties comprising around 30 people drinking alcohol and dancing to music until the early hour.
Restrictions at the time banned indoor gathering between different households and Queen Elizabeth II sat alone during the funeral ceremony for her late husband, in keeping with the social distancing rules.
