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139. BORIS JOHNSON RESIGNS

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June 9, 2023

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Episode 139 · June 9, 2023

139. BORIS JOHNSON RESIGNS

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Summary

In an emergency podcast, Rory and Alastair react to the news that Boris Johnson is standing down as a Conservative MP with immediate effect after an investigation into the Partygate scandal found he misled parliament and recommended a suspension from the House of Commons.

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