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Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament, citing an upcoming report on his behavior as PM

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Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament, citing an upcoming report on his behavior as PM

The flamboyant and populist former U.K. prime minister quit his parliamentary seat. He called the panel examining whether he lied to fellow lawmakers about COVID social gatherings a "kangaroo court."

Opinion: Wade Goodwyn brought Texas spirit to NPR

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Coastal biomedical labs are bleeding more horseshoe crabs with little accountability

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Boris Johnson resigns from Parliament, citing an upcoming report on his behavior as PM

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks on during a tour after a meeting with Gov. Greg Abbott at the Texas State Capitol on May 23, 2023 in Austin. Johnson announced Friday that he's stepping down from his seat in Parliament. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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