Boris Johnson wins confidence vote, survives as UK PM for now
The vote, however, was a blow to Johnson, with 41% of his lawmakers casting ballots against his leadership after months of scandals and gaffes that have raised questions over his authority to govern Britain.
Jun 07, 2022, 06:23 AM IST
After 'partygate', Britain PM Boris Johnson to face confidence vote today
Johnson, appointed British prime minister in 2019, has been under growing pressure, unable to move on from a report that documented alcohol-fuelled parties at the heart of power when Britain was under strict lockdowns to tackle Covid-19.
Jun 06, 2022, 13:12 PM IST
PM Imran Khan will prove majority in Pakistan's National Assembly
Imran Khan has decided that he will get a vote of confidence in the parliament of Pakistan Senate. Even before voting on the trust vote, the grand alliance of opposition parties has announced that they will boycott the voting on the confidence vote.
Mar 06, 2021, 15:26 PM IST
Struggling British PM Theresa May faces confidence vote
Members of the House of Commons will vote on the Conservative leader's legislative plans -- the Queen's Speech -- in a key test of whether she can stay in power.
Jun 29, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn refuses to resign after losing confidence vote
Lawmakers from Britain`s opposition Labour Party backed a motion of no confidence in their leader Jeremy Corbyn by an overwhelming margin on Tuesday, but Corbyn said he would not resign.
Jun 28, 2016, 23:50 PM IST
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras easily wins confidence vote, EU showdown looms
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras comfortably won a confidence vote on his plan to cancel a deeply unpopular bailout programme and challenge European leaders as both sides prepare for a showdown at meetings in Brussels this week.
Feb 11, 2015, 07:06 AM IST
EU's Juncker survives confidence vote over tax scandal
Jean-Claude Juncker sailed through a European Parliament no confidence vote over the "Luxleaks" tax scandal Thursday, but the European Commission chief still faces awkward questions just a month into his new job.
Nov 27, 2014, 18:26 PM IST
EU`s Juncker faces confidence vote
The European Parliament holds a confidence vote Thursday on Jean-Claude Juncker and his entire Commission over the "Luxleaks" tax scandal, in a symbolic but still damaging move less than a month into his five-year mandate.
Nov 27, 2014, 15:52 PM IST
