Boris Johnson is facing an onslaught of resignations from his government that threaten to bring an end to his premiership, even as he warned plotting rebel Conservatives he will fight any attempt to oust him.
At least 32 British lawmakers including finance minister Rishi Sunak have left Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government in less than 24 hours, saying the British leader no longer has their confidence and plunging his government into crisis.
Asked whether he would resign as he arrived for a scheduled appearance before parliamentary committee, Johnson said: "No, no, no."
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