
Shakeup across the pond: why (and how) Boris Johnson got the boot
Boris Johnson's tenure as prime minister is coming to an end. Politics expert Dr. Joshua Weikert explores the implications of Johnson's resignation.
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
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Show Notes
Amidst a wave of cabinet resignations, Boris Johnson decided to step down himself, bringing to an end his increasingly turbulent second term as Britain's Prime Minister. Dr. Joshua Weikert, an Associate Professor of Politics and Chair of the Department of Civic Engagement at Immaculata University, takes a look at the circumstances that led to Johnson's fall from power. He also explains the differences between the British and American political systems, and how Brexit remains a pervasive factor in U.K. politics.
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