UK's Northern Ireland secretary, more ministers resign

Brandon Lewis has resigned as secretary of Britain's Northern Ireland after Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused to step down from his position, Sky News reported Thursday.

His resignation was followed by that of Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Helen Whately, Security Minister Damian Hinds, and Science Minister George Freeman.

A total of 50 British government members have resigned, according to the report.

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