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Gone but not gone: Boris Johnson quits but clings on to power

Prime minister dramatically announces his intention to step down, but signals he hopes to stay in post for months to come

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022

Here are the possible contenders to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. prime minister

The search is on for the next Conservative Party leader — and ultimately a new prime minister. This is a look at several potential candidates for the job.

WEKU · Jul 7, 2022

Boris Johnson Madame Tussauds waxwork left outside job centre after he finally resigns

The latest Madame Tussauds stunt sees a Boris Johnson waxwork left outside a job centre, after the Prime Minister finally resigned as Conservative leader earlier today

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022

Watch Glasgow react to the news that Boris Johnson has resigned as Prime Minister

We're resharing this article from the archive amid news that Boris Johnson is plotting a return to Number 10

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2022

PM now has no authority for new things – Welsh Secretary

Sir Robert Buckland took up his post on Thursday, saying Boris Johnson’s decision to resign meant he was happy to ‘help and serve’.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Tory MPs welcome Johnson’s resignation and call for ‘fresh start’

Several on the backbenches, as well as Cabinet member Liz Truss, have said it was the right move for Boris Johnson to step down.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Reaction to Boris Johnson's resignation announcement

Reaction came in swiftly from the U.K. and also around the world after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would step down immediately as Conservative Party leader but remain as prime minister until the party chooses his successor

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Outside No 10, Boris Johnson says his time is up to the tune of ‘bye, bye Boris’

There were heartfelt cheers and applause from his corner of loyalists, which was drowned out by the Benny Hill theme tune.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Conservative MP Liam Fox says Boris Johnson has made 'the right decision'

'We need to show competence and purpose while a successor is chosen'

Bristol Post · Jul 7, 2022

Analysis: What Boris Johnson resigning means for Northern Ireland

With the UK government in turmoil, the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive moves further down the priority list

Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2022