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Who might replace Boris? And why's he gone now?

Jul 06, 202216 min
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***This episode was recorded before reports of Boris Johnson's resignation emerged***

A wave of resignations rocked Boris Johnson’s government - and yet the prime minister remained in office and vowed to fight on. He has now bowed to pressure and will resign.

So why did the Chris Pincher issue prove so damaging compared to previous scandals? And who’s primed to replace him?

Amid the flurry of resignations and before the PM announced his exit, ITV News Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tell you what you need to know in this special emergency podcast from Downing Street...
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