PM Johnson's victory tally: 211 votes for | 148 votes against

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A 'decisive' win, says PM Johnson after winning confidence vote

UK PM Boris Johnson thanks party colleagues after winning trust vote

UK PM Boris Johnson has thanked Conservative MPs after winning the confidence vote in the British Parliament.

"I'm grateful to colleagues and the support they've given me," he said as per BBC.

"What we need to do now is come together as a government and a party."

PM Boris Johnson won the no-confidence vote on Monday winning by 211 votes to 148.

Counting of votes underway, results to be announced soon.

Ballot has now closed for the no-confidence vote and counting is due to begin shortly.

Watch: Conservative MPs decide UK PM Boris Johnson's fate

PM Boris Johnson turned up to vote along with defence secretary Ben Wallace and top Conservative MP Andrew Griffith.

Boris Johnson enjoys support from at least 145 lawmakers: Report

A total of 180 votes would be enough to ensure he survives the leadership challenge.

However, the ballot will be secret and there is no guarantee lawmakers will vote in line with their public statements.

Johnson, who scored a sweeping election victory in 2019, has been under increasing pressure after he and staff held alcohol-fuelled parties in his Downing Street office and residence when Britain was under strict lockdowns due to COVID-19.

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The voting on the no-confidence motion is set to end at 8pm UK local time(1900 GMT) with results expected after an hour.

Conservative MPs are currently lining up to vote in the no-confidence motion with results set to announced in a few hours.

According to newswire Reuters, at least 145 British lawmakers support PM Johnson. The British PM needs at least 180 votes to win the no-confidence motion set against him.

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To some extent, Johnson’s standing crumbled because of the same baffling mix of strengths and foibles that propelled his rise: rare political intuition offset by breathtaking personal recklessness.

Events, as another British prime minister, Harold Macmillan, once put it, have also played a role. 

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Conservative MPs begin voting in the House of Commons.

In the House of Commons, there are a total of 650 seats.

The Conservative Party has 359 members and the Scottish National Party has 45 MPs. The Conservative party forms the majority government with the current working majority at 75.

There are 7 Sinn Fein MPs and 2 MPs from the Alba Party. Alliance has 1 MP. There are 199 opposition Labour MPs in Parliament and 13 MPs from the Liberal Democrat with 7 Independents.

Plaid Cymru has 3 MPs, Social Democratic and Labour Party has 2 MPs with 1 from the Green Party. 

This takes into account the non-voting Speaker and their deputies and non-sitting Sinn Fein MPs.

In pics - The many marriages and affairs of Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson's personal life is just as much controversial - if not more - than his political career. He has married thrice in his life, but he was involved in a number of high-profile affairs over the years.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson needs a majority of 359 Conservative lawmakers - at least 180 votes for him to survive.

In case the the no-confidence vote is passed, there would be a leadership contest to decide Johnson's replacement which could take several weeks.

PM Johnson holds meeting with party members ahead of the no-confidence vote in Parliament.

PM Boris Johnson arrives in Parliament

How Brexit created political instability in Britain

Britain has experienced a tumultuous period ever since Cameron left office due to Brexit. Before him, Gordon Brown had served three years as prime minister from 2007 to 2010.

Former prime minister David Cameron was forced to resign in July, 2016 after people in England voted for Brexit in a referendum. It led Theresa May to take over the prime ministership.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, heads to Parliament for no-confidence vote.

Ahead of the no confidence-vote, PM Boris Johnson wrote to his fellow MPs defended his record, including on delivering Brexit, fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting Ukraine.

Life, career and many controversies of Boris Johnson

The conservative politician who won the 2019 elections in a sweeping victory has been under growing pressure after news of his alcohol-fueled parties during the Covid pandemic lockdowns hit the headlines. 

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Illegal lockdown parties: UK PM Boris Johnson takes responsibility, but refuses to step down

The report has been commissioned by Johnson. The British leader said he was appalled by some behaviour uncovered by the report. He also said that attending leaving events for thanking colleagues is a part of his job.

Ratings plunge as Boris Johnson now least popular member of his Cabinet: Poll

As per the Conservative Home survey, Johnson is at the bottom of the "Cabinet League Table" of party members. Reports have mentioned that his net satisfaction rating this month is at minus 15 points. 

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How does the process of confidence vote work? What's next for Boris Johnson?

If Boris Johnson loses the vote of confidence, his successor would take over in Downing Street. On the other hand, in case he wins, under the current rules, he will be immune from a further challenge for a year. Notably, he will be safe until the next election, due in 2024.

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After rebellion of 54 Tory MPs, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to face confidence vote

Graham Brady, chair of the 1922 Committee of Conservative backbench MPs, said, "The threshold of 15% of the parliamentary party seeking a vote of confidence in the leader of the Conservative Party has been exceeded."

"In accordance with the rules, a ballot will be held between 1800 and 2000 (1700 and 1900 GMT) today," he added.

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