Is the Conservative Party Reacting to Johnson's Resignation?

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Stena said that the public expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. And he said that these are values worth fighting for. That is an allusion to the slow scandals we have seen over johnson's contact with party donersover whoas paying for the wall paper in downig street flat. The conservative partyis incredibly restive. Johnson got through a leadership contest just a month ago. How long do you think he can survive the exit of a prime minister?

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, Britain’s finance and health ministers respectively, resigned yesterday; other officials soon followed suit. Once again, questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s political survival are swirling. A ride on London’s sparkling but quiet new railway line hints at the complexities of post-pandemic public transport. And how off-the-shelf drones are making a difference in Ukraine’s war. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer