British Prime Minister boris johnson He was criticized again over the weekend for a party. As reported by the Sky News news channel, the outgoing prime minister gave a private party at the luxurious Checkers estate.

The government had previously declared a disaster due to record heat expected for the start of next week and called a meeting of the national Cobra crisis team. However, Johnson did not show up on Saturday.

The deputy leader of the opposition Labor Party, Angela Rayner, spoke of a “zombie government” and called on Johnson to vacate his seat “if he still cannot take responsibility.” A plan is needed to keep people safe at work, in traffic, in schools, hospitals and nursing homes from the heat, Rayner said.

Up to 40 degrees Celsius expected across much of England

The British Weather Service has issued a red weather warning for Monday and Tuesday due to heat, for the first time in history. Up to 40 degrees Celsius is expected across much of England. The previous temperature record is 38.7 degrees and was measured in Cambridge in 2019.

Johnson resigned as party leader in early July under enormous pressure from his parliamentary group and cabinet. He had previously struggled with one scandal after another, including due to banned lockdown parties at the seat of government. However, he intends to remain in office until a successor is chosen.

The selection process moves into another round on Monday when the remaining five candidates face a vote from members of the Conservative Party faction. The last place is outside. The process continues until only two candidates remain. Tory party members should decide over the summer who will succeed Johnson as party leader and thus as prime minister.

(dpa)