Boris Johnson Officially Resigns as Britain's Conservative Party Leader

Published July 7th, 2022 - 11:31 GMT
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his official resignation as a Conservative Party leader. The politician revealed it during a public speech in front of the parliament building, known as 'Downing Street', on Thursday, July 7th.

In his speech, the Prime Minister thanked those who voted for him during the 2019 elections. The resignation came following mass resignation by dozens of ministers in the parliament.

Johnson also added that he will continue to serve as a Prime Minister until a new Conservative Party leader is chosen.

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