Monday 18 July 2022 10:54 PM Boris Johnson's Government WINS late-night confidence vote by 349 votes to 238 trends now
Boris Johnson's Government has won a late-night confidence vote by 349 votes to 238 in the House of Commons.
The Prime Minister, who is set to leave office on 6th September, is now expected to continue in his role for the next seven weeks until a new Conservative Party leader is chosen to replace him.
MPs voted 349 to 238, majority 111, to support the motion stating that the Commons has confidence in the Government.
Mr Johnson used his opening speech to run through what he perceived to be his greatest hits in office as he batted away calls for him to resign immediately rather than wait until September 5.
He spoke at length about Brexit, support for Ukraine and his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic amid furious heckling from the Opposition benches.
He tabled a motion of confidence last week in his outgoing Government following a row over Labour's plans for a 'stunt' vote.
It comes after Labour bungled an attempt to force a Commons showdown on whether Mr Johnson still commands a majority.
Boris Johnson speaking during a debate ahead of a confidence vote in the ruling Conservative government, in the House of Commons
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: 'The delusion is never ending. What a relief for the country that they finally got round to sacking him'
MPs voted 349 to 238, majority 111, to support the motion stating that the Commons has confidence in the Government
Sir Keir Starmer had wanted to hold a vote on whether MPs still had faith in the Government under Mr Johnson.
But Downing Street refused to allow such a vote - despite convention being that the Government always grants parliamentary time for a confidence motion from the official opposition party - as they claimed it did not follow the standard format.
They accused Labour of 'playing politics' and wasting parliamentary time by specifically targeting Mr Johnson with their proposed vote - when he has already announced his resignation.
Labour hit back and claimed No10 was dodging their version of a confidence vote because they feared losing it.
However tonight, in a hint at what is to come, Mr Johnson also told MPs he will have 'more to say' about the events surrounding his downfall 'in due course'.
Mr Johnson also told MPs he will have 'more to say' about the events surrounding his downfall 'in due course'
The debate came after a tumultuous few months which led to Tory MPs forcing him to accept he has to step down, amid accusations of lying and rule-breaking.
Mr Johnson denied his departure from Downing Street will be the end of Brexit, claiming some people believe Labour and the 'deep state will prevail in its plot to haul us back into alignment with the EU as a prelude to our eventual return'.
He also spoke about his flight in a Typhoon fighter jet last week, before adding on the Tory leadership: 'After three dynamic and exhilarating years in the cockpit, we will find a new leader and we
