Boris Johnson’s allies try to placate UK ‘Lockdown Party’ frenzy

LONDON — Members of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet have urged Conservative lawmakers, disgruntled by the prime minister’s attendance at a closing party, to wait for the final conclusion of the investigation before making it official. decide whether or not to remove their leader.

The alleged rule violation in 2020 to Mr. Johnson, a prominent political Houdini, to face one of his toughest actions to date. Even if he stays in office, the 57-year-old will find himself increasingly vulnerable to factions emboldened by his party that seek to command policy as economic headwinds intensify. .