Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street - 'This is it, folks!'
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'This is it folks' - Boris Johnson's speech in full
听The UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a final speech as he left Downing Street.
During the speech he praised his government for carrying out Brexit, supporting Ukraine, and rolling out the Covid vaccine.听
He announced his resignation - meaning he was stepping down from his job - in July earlier this year, after more than 50 people from his own party resigned in protest over his leadership.
Boris Johnson has been replaced by Liz Truss, who was chosen to be the new leader of the Conservative party on Monday.
Boris and his wife Carrie leaving Downing Street before his speech
He said he's confident in Ms Truss and called for the party to get behind her and "deliver for the people of this country". "That's what this country wants, that's what they need, and that's what they deserve." He said.
Mr Johnson then travelled to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where he met the Queen and formally resign.听
He will n ow hand power over to Ms Truss, who has been formally appointed by the Queen.
Who is Liz Truss?
Ms Truss - who is the UK's third female prime minister - will now pick her cabinet - a special group of around 20 senior government ministers who look after specific things like Education, Transport and the Environment.
Mr Johnson has not said publicly what he will do after leaving office but some people think that he might stay as an MP for his Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency.
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