Boris Johnson, Britain’s former prime minister and one of the most divisive leaders of his generation, has resigned as a member of Parliament with immediate effect, triggering a by- election in his marginal seat. He has accused a Committee of attempting to drive him out. br br #BorisJohnson #BorisJohnsonResigns #PartyGate #BorisJohnsonPartygatebr ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.