British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins vote of confidence from Conservative lawmakers

Boris Johnson fined for partying during lockdown 0:49 (CNN) — By 211 votes to 148, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence motion Monday by disgruntled lawmakers from his own party. , as announced by Graham Brady, president of the 1922 Committee of legislators from the caucus. A minimum of 180 Conservative lawmakers needed to vote against Johnson to force him out of the party leadership. Johnson will remain the leader of the ruling party and the prime minister. Under Conservative party rules, which can be changed at any time, a leader who survives a confidence vote is safe from rechallenge for 12 months. News in development.