FILE - A general view of the Hoses of Parliament seen from the south bank of the River Thames in London, March 25, 2020. Boris Johnson has stepped down as Conservative Party leader, but the scandal-tarnished politician remains Britain’s prime minister — for now. Johnson’s resignation sparks a party contest to replace him as leader. All Conservative lawmakers are eligible to run, and party officials could open the nominations within hours. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, file)