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Boris Johnson announces resignation as Conservative Party leader

Boris Johnson confirms he will step down as leader of the Conservative Party

Boris Johnson confirms he will step down as leader of the Conservative Party following ministerial resignations from his cabinet and mounting pressure to step aside. During his resignation speech outside Downing Street Mr. Johnson said "I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world".

(Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Picture date: Thursday July 7, 2022. Photo credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

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  • Thu 7 Jul 2022 14:06GMT

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