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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a no-confidence vote Monday that could oust him from power as discontent with his rule grows.
The move against Johnson, who has led Britain out of the European Union and through a pandemic, comes as his government faces intense pressure to address increasing energy and food prices.
Conservative Party official Graham Brady announced Monday that he had received letters calling for a no-confidence vote from at least 54 Tory legislators, enough to trigger the measure under party rules. Hours later, party lawmakers lined up by the dozen in a corridor at Parliament to cast their ballots in a wood-paneled room, handing over their phones as they entered to ensure secrecy.
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Protesters calling for the removal of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, demonstrate outside the Houses of Parliament in London on Monday. Johnson faces a no-confidence vote Monday that could oust him from power, as discontent with his rule finally threatens to topple a politician who has often seemed invincible despite many scandals.
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The result was expected later Monday night local time.
To remain in office, Johnson needs to win the backing of a simple majority of the 359 Conservative lawmakers. If he doesn’t, the party will choose a new leader, who will also become prime minister.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
