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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2022 · 11 MIN

The U.K.'s big test

from 1 big thing · host Axios

Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday morning, after dozens of his cabinet members quit. It’s an unusually turbulent political crisis for the UK that follows allegations of sexual misconduct within Johnson’s own party and a series of mishaps that have left many within his own party without confidence in his leadership. Axios' Dave Lawler says this moment represents a test for UK institutions. Plus: voters are looking for unity as American divides deepen. And: a historic day at Wimbledon. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Margaret Talev. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Boris Johnson announces resignation: "When the herd moves, it moves" A supper club with democracy on the menu Poll: Most voters don't want Biden or Trump on the 2024 ballot

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