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Johnson quits as Tory leader, saying will of party is clear
The prime minister says a "herd instinct" at Westminster rejected his bid to stay on as party leader but he will continue as PM until a successor is chosen.
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Johnson quits as Tory leader, saying will of party is clear
The prime minister says a "herd instinct" at Westminster rejected his bid to stay on as party leader but he will continue as PM until a successor is chosen.
Painful not to stay as PM, says Johnson
Boris Johnson says he fought hard to remain in No 10 after colleagues revolted against his leadership.
PM reshuffles cabinet until new leader takes over
Greg Clark and James Cleverly among those given roles as Boris Johnson replaces ministers who quit.
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48 hours of political chaos in 60 seconds
The drama that led to Boris Johnson's downfall.
Mason: Can Johnson stay on until the autumn?
The PM says he will stay in No 10 until a new Tory leader is elected, but critics say he should go now.
Who could be the next prime minister?
Tory MPs are vying to become the next party leader and prime minister - but who are they?
5 things that led to Boris Johnson's downfall
Less than three years after a thumping election win, the PM is resigning. How did it come to this?
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Johnson quits as Tory leader, saying will of party is clear
The prime minister says a "herd instinct" at Westminster rejected his bid to stay on as party leader but he will continue as PM until a successor is chosen.
Painful not to stay as PM, says Johnson
Boris Johnson says he fought hard to remain in No 10 after colleagues revolted against his leadership.
PM reshuffles cabinet until new leader takes over
Greg Clark and James Cleverly among those given roles as Boris Johnson replaces ministers who quit.
Video 1 minute
48 hours of political chaos in 60 seconds
The drama that led to Boris Johnson's downfall.
Mason: Can Johnson stay on until the autumn?
The PM says he will stay in No 10 until a new Tory leader is elected, but critics say he should go now.
Who could be the next prime minister?
Tory MPs are vying to become the next party leader and prime minister - but who are they?
5 things that led to Boris Johnson's downfall
Less than three years after a thumping election win, the PM is resigning. How did it come to this?
Painful not to stay as PM, says Johnson
Boris Johnson says he fought hard to remain in No 10 after colleagues revolted against his leadership.
PM reshuffles cabinet until new leader takes over
Greg Clark and James Cleverly among those given roles as Boris Johnson replaces ministers who quit.
Video 1 minute
48 hours of political chaos in 60 seconds
The drama that led to Boris Johnson's downfall.
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