A North East MP has expressed his sadness following Boris Johnson's resignation as Prime Minister.
Ian Levy, MP for Blyth Valley, said the Prime Minster had taken an interest in his area, regularly asking him for updates. He said that no other Prime Minister in living memory had visited Blyth but Boris had been three times.
The conservative MP described Mr Johnson as a "strong ally" and a "friend" to the Blyth Valley. During a statement, released on Saturday morning, Mr Levy thanked him for what he had delivered and wished him well.