UK's Johnson Defies Calls To Quit As Ouster Bid Gathers Pace

UK's Johnson Defies Calls To Quit As Ouster Bid Gathers Pace

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Boris Johnson faces increasing pressure to resign due to scandals involving lockdown parties. Political figures, including David Davies, have openly criticized him, and Christian Wakeford has defected to the opposition. A vote of no confidence looms, contingent on the outcome of an investigation by Sue Gray. Meanwhile, the government plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions, ending Plan B measures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the growing calls for Boris Johnson to step down?

Health issues

Economic recession

Scandals involving parties during lockdowns

Foreign policy failures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who defected from the Conservative Party to join the opposition Labour Party?

David Davies

Sue Gray

Christian Wakeford

Benji Hire

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many letters of no confidence are needed to trigger a vote among Conservative MPs?

100

54

75

30

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the senior civil servant conducting the investigation into the alleged gatherings?

Benji Hire

Christian Wakeford

Sue Gray

David Davies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which COVID-19 measure is NOT mentioned as being lifted in the new policy changes?

Work from home guidance

Mask mandates

Travel restrictions

Vaccine passports