Boris Johnson Survives ‘No Confidence’ Vote – But Is That Enough?

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a “No Confidence” vote in Parliament on Monday, carrying the vote 211-148 — a majority of 63 — despite needing only a simple majority to retain his office.

The vote came about as Britain’s post-COVID economy — like many others — struggles to combat skyrocketing prices for energy and food. Relentless inflation — along with multiple reports indicating that Johnson had attended a number of illegal gatherings while his country was locked down — prompted discontent from many citizens and members of Parliament.