Britain Enters Transitional Phase after Johnson's Resignation

Britain entered a transitional phase after Boris Johnson announced yesterday his resignation from his position at the head of the ruling Conservative Party, but with him remaining as prime minister until a successor is chosen.

Johnson's resignation came after dozens of ministers and officials around him broke up; in a rebellion the government is in danger of paralysis.

Johnson announced that he would remain in office until a successor is chosen. "Today I appointed a caretaker government, and I will continue my work until a new leader is elected," Johnson said in front of Government House, to the dismay of some veteran critics of his ruling party; Former Prime Minister John Major expressed his opposition to Johnson remaining at the head of the government.

"For the good of the country," Major wrote, "Johnson should not stay in Downing Street  longer than necessary to effect a smooth change of government."