Boris Johnson's brother resigns from Parliament as Brexit crisis deepens

Pressure continues to build on U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson after his younger brother, Jo Johnson, resigns from Parliament.

Pressure continues to build on U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson after his younger brother, Jo Johnson, spectacularly resigned from Parliament.

"It’s been an honour to represent Orpington for 9 years & to serve as a minister under three PMs," Jo Johnson said in a tweet."In recent weeks I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest - it’s an unresolvable tension & time for others to take on my roles as MP & Minister. #overandout."

The prime minister had promised to leave the EU with or without a deal by Oct. 31, but British lawmakers voted to rule out a no-deal Brexit, which could force Johnson to go back to EU leaders and ask for a humiliating extension.

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