British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, according to the BBC.
The embattled leader had faced a growing rebellion within his party over a series of scandals.
He will continue to serve as prime minister until the autumn to allow a leadership contest to take place.
Ministers Helen Whately, Damian Hinds, George Freeman, Guy Opperman, Chris Philp, and James Cartlidge stepped down on Thursday morning.
On Wednesday night, Boris Johnson sacked Michael Gove after the Levelling Up secretary told him to quit.
A Conservative leadership contest will take place this summer and a new prime minister will be in place in time for the party conference in October.
In the meantime, Mr Johnson will continue as prime minister.
He had vowed to “keep going” following a wave of resignations from the government over his leadership.
But was urged to stand down by senior members of his cabinet, including newly-appointed chancellor Nadhim Zahawi.
Source : BBC and Aljazeera
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