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

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.

Reuters

ITV Good Morning Britain viewers 'sickened' by Susanna Reid's Boris Johnson comments

Mr Johnson delivered his final speech as Prime Minister today

Liverpool Echo

Thousands of firefighters to ballot for strike action over pay

The Fire Brigades Union said 32,500 of its members across the UK will vote in the next few weeks

Liverpool Echo

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Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

He’s clearly not in the Churchill or Thatcher first class, and his personal flaws and precipitate fall from power means he’s demoted below the likes of Blair and Wilson in the second division. However, Brexit and his election success put him above May and Cameron, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Kwasi Kwarteng: The chancellor with a tough task ahead

The former business secretary’s delicate political manoeuvring has served him well, including backing Liz Truss. But, asks Tom Peck, is ideological fantasy about to hit reality?

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson's claims unpicked as departing Prime Minister gives rambling final speech

Before heading to Balmoral to tender his resignation to the Queen, the departing PM compared himself to a "booster rocket" and a Roman statesman.

Daily Mirror

Nicola Sturgeon brands Boris Johnson 'the worst Prime Minister in her lifetime'

During his farewell speech on the steps of Downing Street Boris Johnson took a thinly veiled swipe at the First Minister.

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Queen appoints Liz Truss as UK’s prime minister

Truss is asked by the British monarch to form a new government a day after the Conservative Party picked her as a leader

Al Jazeera

Patrick Minford: maverick economist who inspired Truss and Thatcher

Brexiter tells Guardian that new PM understands need for tax cuts and orthodoxy must be challenged to revitalise economy

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson likens himself to Roman who returned as dictator

Departing PM references Cincinnatus, who turned to farming after leaving Rome – but then returned to power

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson: Read his final speech in full

‘The baton will handed over in what has unexpectedly turned out to be a relay race’

The Independent UK

What Boris Johnson could do next - £115k allowance, Shakespeare book and memoir

Boris Johnson won't slip away quietly as the first real celebrity politician, says one British politics specialist

Daily Mirror

Nicola Sturgeon brands Boris Johnson 'worst Prime Minister in her lifetime'

The Prime Minister gave his final speech on the steps of Downing Street this morning ahead of Liz Truss taking over as his successor. Nicola Sturgeon has condemned his time in office as "delivering chaos".

Glasgow Live

How Boris Johnson became the architect of his own downfall

From winning an election promising to ‘get Brext done’ through Covid-19 and Partygate, the former prime minister made plenty of mistakes, writes Andrew Woodcock. Now he has been replaced by Liz Truss

The Independent UK

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'They changed the rules halfway through' - Boris Johnson gives final speech as Prime Minister from Downing Street

Boris Johnson will be replaced by Liz Truss when both meet the Queen at Balmoral today

Daily Record

Lanarkshire politicians respond to Liz Truss becoming Prime Minister

Opposition members say the new Conservative leader will be "a disaster" and must take immediate action on the cost of living

The National (Scotland)

'I'm glad he's gone': Ian Blackford reacts to Boris Johnson's final speech as PM

THE SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford has said he’s “glad” Boris Johnson is gone following the outgoing Prime Minister's final speech.

Daily Mirror

Who is Cincinnatus? Boris Johnson compares himself to Roman dictator in hint at return

Outgoing PM Boris Johnson compared himself to Roman dictator Cincinnatus who 'returned to his plough' after his time in office - but was later asked to return to power

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Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's bonkers final speech IN FULL as PM finally leaves Downing Street

Boris Johnson has made his final bonkers speech as he finally leaves Downing Street as he compared himself to a booster rocket and an ancient Roman leader

Liverpool Echo

Every word Boris Johnson said in his final speech as Prime Minister

Liz Truss will be appointed as Prime Minister later on Tuesday

ABC News

Liz Truss appointed Britain's 56th prime minister after Boris Johnson bids farewell

In a break from tradition Ms Truss flew to visit the Queen at the royal family estate Balmoral due to the 96-year-old monarch's ongoing mobility issues.

Daily Mirror

GMB fans slam Susanna Reid's suggestion Boris Johnson will be 'missed' as PM amid exit

Good Morning Britain covered Boris Johnson’s final speech to the nation with Susanna Reid and Ed Balls in the studio

Evening Standard

Watch: Boris Johnson’s farewell speech at Downing Street

Boris Johnson said “this is it, folks" as he gave his final speech as Prime Minister outside No10 Downing Street, highlighting his government's record on Brexit, supporting Ukraine and the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.Mr Johnson, who joked he would now be “re-entering the atmosphere and splashing down in some remote corner…

Axios

Liz Truss becomes U.K. prime minister after meeting with the Queen

Boris Johnson officially resigned in a meeting with the Queen at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson’s farewell speech, in full

Boris Johnson pledged his "fervent support" to Tory Party successor Liz Truss as he said farewell to No10 on Tuesday morning.

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