Reactions in London as Johnson resigns
AP, 30 Sep 2022
(7 Jul 2022)
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London - 7 July 2022
1. Wide of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walking to podium
2. Cutaway of officials and colleagues applauding
3 . Cutaway of Carrie Johnson, with daughter in a sling,
ANNOTATION: British Prime Minister resigned Thursday, acknowledging that it was "clearly the will" of his party that he should go.
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister
"It is clearly now the will of the Parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore a new prime minister."
5. Various of Johnson delivering speech, media gathered
ANNOTATION: He stepped down immediately as leader of his Conservative Party but plans to remain as prime minister while the leadership contest is held.
6. Close of Johnson delivering speech
7. Carrie Johnson listening
ANNOTATION: He said he has appointed a new Cabinet following a multitude of resignations, but many are calling for him to go now.
8. Media cutaway pans to Johnson
ANNOTATION: The announcement came after the latest ethics scandal around Johnson's leadership led senior lawmakers to quit and left him unable to govern.
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:
"And of course, I'm immensely proud of the achievements of this Government."
++WHITE FLASH++
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:
"And in the last few days, I've tried to persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentric to change governments when we are delivering so much
++WHITE FLASH++
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:
"But as we've seen at Westminster, the herd instinct is powerful. When the herd moves, it moves. And my friends, in politics, no one is remotely indispensable."
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London - 7 July 2022
12. Various of news stand
ANNOTATION: London residents shared their views after Johnson agreed to resign, Susan Palm, a Conservative supporter, described him as "a disgrace."
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Susan Palm, Conservative supporter:
"I am a Conservative (supporter), but Boris (Johnson) has to go. He's a disgrace. I was listening to Radio 4 this morning and if five ministers go in the space of an hour, I can't believe what he is doing. And it is very bad for the country."
14. Various of news stand
ANNOTATION: Critics say he should not be allowed to remain as caretaker prime minister and he should be removed from office as soon as possible.
15. SOUNDBITE (English) Himmat Dalyway, Investment Trader:
"I am just surprised that it took him so long, really. Yesterday I thought it would probably come (his resignation), by the end of the day it seemed like he was just going to keep on but I guess he has figured it out that it is time for him to go."
16. Various of news stand
ANNOTATION: Big Issue seller is not optimistic about developments in the country and thinks it could take up to two years "for things to get better."
17. SOUNDBITE (English) Frank Thomas, Big Issue seller for 30 years:
"I don't think things will get better for a long time. Things have to get really, really worse before they get better, I think it's going to take at least 18 months to two years for things to get better."
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18. Wide of Johnson ending speech and walking back into 10 Downing
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1. Wide of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walking to podium
2. Cutaway of officials and colleagues applauding
3 . Cutaway of Carrie Johnson, with daughter in a sling,
ANNOTATION: British Prime Minister resigned Thursday, acknowledging that it was "clearly the will" of his party that he should go.
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister
"It is clearly now the will of the Parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore a new prime minister."
5. Various of Johnson delivering speech, media gathered
ANNOTATION: He stepped down immediately as leader of his Conservative Party but plans to remain as prime minister while the leadership contest is held.
6. Close of Johnson delivering speech
7. Carrie Johnson listening
ANNOTATION: He said he has appointed a new Cabinet following a multitude of resignations, but many are calling for him to go now.
8. Media cutaway pans to Johnson
ANNOTATION: The announcement came after the latest ethics scandal around Johnson's leadership led senior lawmakers to quit and left him unable to govern.
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:
"And of course, I'm immensely proud of the achievements of this Government."
++WHITE FLASH++
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:
"And in the last few days, I've tried to persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentric to change governments when we are delivering so much
++WHITE FLASH++
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:
"But as we've seen at Westminster, the herd instinct is powerful. When the herd moves, it moves. And my friends, in politics, no one is remotely indispensable."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
London - 7 July 2022
12. Various of news stand
ANNOTATION: London residents shared their views after Johnson agreed to resign, Susan Palm, a Conservative supporter, described him as "a disgrace."
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Susan Palm, Conservative supporter:
"I am a Conservative (supporter), but Boris (Johnson) has to go. He's a disgrace. I was listening to Radio 4 this morning and if five ministers go in the space of an hour, I can't believe what he is doing. And it is very bad for the country."
14. Various of news stand
ANNOTATION: Critics say he should not be allowed to remain as caretaker prime minister and he should be removed from office as soon as possible.
15. SOUNDBITE (English) Himmat Dalyway, Investment Trader:
"I am just surprised that it took him so long, really. Yesterday I thought it would probably come (his resignation), by the end of the day it seemed like he was just going to keep on but I guess he has figured it out that it is time for him to go."
16. Various of news stand
ANNOTATION: Big Issue seller is not optimistic about developments in the country and thinks it could take up to two years "for things to get better."
17. SOUNDBITE (English) Frank Thomas, Big Issue seller for 30 years:
"I don't think things will get better for a long time. Things have to get really, really worse before they get better, I think it's going to take at least 18 months to two years for things to get better."
UK POOL VIA SKY - NO ACCESS UK BROADCASTERS, BBC, ITN, CNNi, AL JAZEERA, BLOOMBERG, GB NEWS, TALK TV
London - 7 July 2022
18. Wide of Johnson ending speech and walking back into 10 Downing
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