UK PM loses 2nd ethics chief

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top ethics advisor said he had quit after the government forced him into an "impossible and odious" position, according to a letter released yesterday. Christopher Geidt is the second official to quit the role in two years in protest at Johnson's actions. His resignation on Wednesday came after the prime minister was enmeshed in the "Partygate" scandal, which saw him receive a police fine. Lord Geidt had stayed on despite expressing unease over the lockdown-breaching parties in Downing Street. Johnson's office was "surprised" at his decision to step down now.