Boris Johnson insists he’ll survive, as Tory MP resigns over ‘toxic culture’

Twenty Tories have publicly called for his resignation so far, with many critics holding back due to the war in Ukraine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA

A ministerial aide quit over the “toxic culture” in No 10 just as Boris Johnson was insisting he will survive Conservative critics’ attempts to overthrow him over lockdown breaches.

The UK Prime Minister batted away partygate questions by saying he has already given “vintage and exhaustive answers” just as he came under fresh fire.