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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Elizabeth Piper and Michael Holden

Booster rocket or Roman dictator? Boris Johnson says farewell, for now

Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street, on his last day in office as British prime minister, watched by his wife Carrie, in London, Britain September 6, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs

Comparing himself to a booster rocket that had fulfilled its mission, Boris Johnson said farewell to his Downing Street residence and office on Tuesday and described his future plans as a return to a quieter life.

In what was a typically bombastic speech, Britain's outgoing prime minister pointedly took aim at those lawmakers in his Conservative Party he blames for forcing his resignation and, almost to prove them wrong, went on to list what he sees as his successes during his time as premier.

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