Johnson does not want to quit and intends to fight for the post of leader of the Conservatives

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who announced his resignation, said in a private conversation that he does not want to leave office and intends to fight for the post of leader of the Conservative Party in the general election.

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Johnson said this in a conversation with Lord Kraddas, a member of the House of Lords.

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“He said he would like to remain prime minister. He said he didn’t want to retire,” Kraddas said.

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On July 7, Johnson announced his decision to step down as Prime Minister of Great Britain and leader of the country’s Conservative Party.

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He will continue to fulfill his duties until the election of a new head of the cabinet of ministers.