Should Boris Johnson resign over partygate? The people of Birmingham decide

The Prime Minister has paid his fixed penalty notice after police ruled his Downing Street parties had breached the Covid restrictions but is this enough?

He’s the first ever Prime Minister who has been found to have broken the law while in office.

But do you want him to resign.

There was a mixed response when BirminghamWorld went out on the streets of the city centre to ask local people what they want.

Some people firmly backed Mr Johnson to stay in office. While others thought it was time for him to go.

You can see all the points of view in our story at the top of this story. Please let us know what you think too.

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