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David Hughes & Dominic McGrath, PA & Michael Marsh

Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign after more than 50 quit UK government

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to resign on Thursday.

It's understood Mr Johnson has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, with a new Tory leader set to be in place by the party conference in October, a No 10 source said.

An official announcement is due later today when Mr Johnson makes a public address. He is expected to remain PM over the summer while a new leader of the Conservative Party is elected.

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