Boris Johnson has delivered his final farewell speech from outside No 10, comparing himself to a "booster rocket" and a Roman statesman.
Before heading to Balmoral to formally offer his resignation to the Queen, the departing Prime Minister urged his party to unite behind the new Tory leader Liz Truss.
He also signalled he could make a comeback through a series of rambling metaphor, as he was flanked by family members, loyal MPs and close aides.
