UK's Johnson wins confidence vote but 148 Conservatives oppose him

Members of the media work in Downing Street following the result of the no-confidence vote on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in London, Britain June 6, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Prime Minister Boris Johnson won a confidence vote on Monday called by rebel lawmakers in his Conservative Party who are angry over the involvement of Johnson and his staff in parties when Britain was under COVID-19 lockdowns.

Following is a summary of reactions to the announcement that 211 Conservative members of parliament (MPs) backed Johnson and 148 voted for him to be ousted as party leader.