Boris Johnson bows to pressure to resign as Britain's PM

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On this episode of Global National: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned after a scandal-plagued tenure and mounting pressure for him to quit. Crystal Goomansingh reports on what Johnson had to say, and the reaction to his resignation.

With Johnson on the way out, critics are highlighting the controversy and ridicule that have plagued him throughout his political career. Redmond Shannon looks at the rise and fall of a man who never let convention get in the way of ambition.

Back in Canada, Patrick Brown is vowing to fight his disqualification from the Conservative leadership race. Abigail Bimman explains why experts say that will be an uphill battle, and how there are increasing calls for more light to be shed on the allegations against Brown.

Plus, the Assembly of First Nations’ 2022 general meeting has wrapped up with the decision to proceed with a forensic audit of the organization. As Neetu Garcha reports, many chiefs hoped other issues would get more attention, such as the bureaucracy surrounding the need to renew Indian status cards.

Finally, a Russian cargo plane has been sitting on the tarmac at Toronto Pearson International Airport for months, because it’s not allowed to take off. Mike Drolet reports on why it’s being grounded, the huge fines being accumulated, and the aviation lawyer making sure this aircraft doesn’t end up back in Russian hands.