Boris Johnson expected to resign as prime minister today

Boris Johnson is expected to resign as prime minister when he makes a statement to the country this morning.
By Leanne Clarke
Published 7th Jul 2022, 09:43 BST
Boris Johnson is expected to resign as prime minister when he makes a statement to the country this morning.Boris Johnson is expected to resign as prime minister when he makes a statement to the country this morning.
Boris Johnson is expected to resign as prime minister when he makes a statement to the country this morning.

No 10 said: “The prime minister will make a statement to the country today.”

Reports say he has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, with a new Conservative leader set to be in place by the party conference in October.

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There has been intense pressure on Mr Johnson to quit after more than 50 resignations from all levels of government, and waves of backbenchers appealing for him to go.

A new Tory leader is set to be in place by the party's conference in October.

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