China News Service, Beijing, July 8. Comprehensive news: British Prime Minister Johnson issued a statement on the 7th announcing his resignation as the leader and prime minister of the British Conservative Party, but also said that he would remain in office until the official selection of his successor this autumn.
The British "Guardian" commented that the current Johnson can be said to "resign but still in power", and he is also facing pressure from many domestic parties to ask him to step down immediately.
According to a poll released by the British Opinion Research Company, 56% of Britons surveyed oppose Johnson staying in office after announcing his resignation.
Former British Prime Minister John Major said in an open letter that it was "unwise and unsustainable" to keep Johnson in power for a few months after losing the support of all parties, and Johnson should leave Downing Street immediately.
Major's remarks were echoed by several Conservative MPs and some British government officials who recently announced their resignations.
Britain's opposition Labour Party reacted most strongly to Johnson's temporary stay in office.
Labour leader Keir Starmer said that Johnson's departure was "good news", but if he did not leave office soon but would stay in the prime minister's post to "keep talking nonsense for a few months", Labour will launch a protest against Johnson in parliament. vote of confidence.
A number of Labour MPs have also urged Johnson to step down immediately through various channels.
The British "Mirror" quoted sources as saying that one of the reasons for Johnson's desire to stay in office is that he wants to hold a grand wedding at the Chequers estate, the official country house of the British prime minister, at the end of July.
Johnson is already married in 2021, but due to various restrictions, the wedding at the time could only invite up to 30 people.
"The Guardian" pointed out that if Johnson agrees to step down immediately, Deputy Prime Minister Raab is most likely to take his place.
The US "Wall Street Journal" analyzed that Johnson's successor to be produced this fall will likely be selected from officials such as Foreign Secretary Truss, Defense Secretary Wallace, and Finance Minister Nadim Zahavi.
On the other hand, the reactions of all parties in the international community to Johnson's resignation were mixed.
According to the US "New York Post" report, US President Biden said in a statement after Johnson announced his resignation that the United States and the United Kingdom are the closest partners and allies, and look forward to continuing to work with the British government and the United States' allies and allies around the world. partners to maintain close cooperation.
But the full statement did not mention Johnson by name.
Irish Prime Minister Martin said in an official statement that Johnson's resignation provided an opportunity to "return to a true spirit of partnership and mutual respect" between Ireland and the UK.
According to Reuters, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba both used the term "Ukraine's true friend" to praise Johnson.
Zelensky also said that he believes that Britain's Ukrainian policy will not change soon.
Russia's ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kling, told Reuters that Johnson's resignation was "to focus too much on the geopolitical situation, which is Ukraine," and put his own country and people's conditions behind him.
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