Boris Johnson is going... these are the 11 scandals which led to his downfall

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Boris Johnson's premiership has been dogged by scandal after scandal. Since entering 10 Downing Street in 2019 he's attempted to ride every out storm that struck.

But now, after dozens of ministerial resignations and a Cabinet revolt, he's agreed to resign. Here we take a look back at 11 scandals which eventually led to his downfall. Unlawfully proroguing Parliament In 2019 Boris Johnson prorogued Parliament, in a move which the Supreme Court later ruled was unlawful.

Shutting down the Commons for five weeks before the Brexit deadline had an 'extreme' effect on democracy, 11 justices said. The PM later announced a crackdown on the ability to challenge his decisions in the courts. Jennifer Arcuri Mr Johnson's friendship with Jennifer Arcuri led to a string of ethics probes.

The model-turned-entrepreneur - who went on three trade missions he led as London mayor -later said she had an affair with the married PM. Read more:LIVE: Boris Johnson agrees to resign - latest updates The police watchdog did not open a criminal investigation, but found 'some evidence' they were in an 'intimate relationship' - and said failing to declare it could have breached the London Assembly’s code of conduct. Barnard Castle Dominic Cummings' infamous trip to Barnard Castle, while sick with covid during the first lockdown, sparked widespread public anger.