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Contest to replace Boris Johnson begins, opponents demand he goes now

As many as a dozen candidates were on Friday eyeing up replacing Boris Johnson as British prime minister after he was forced to quit by his own party, with opponents saying they want him out of Downing Street immediately.

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Boris Johnson breaks from his party in bitter resignation speech – what he said and what he really meant

Having apparently delayed the inevitable for as long as he could, Boris Johnson finally took to a podium outside 10 Downing Street on July 7 to say he would be stepping down as leader of the Conservative Party. This ultimately means his time as prime minister is over too.

The Conversation

Friday briefing: Boris Johnson resignation latest; former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot

In today’s newsletter: The aftermath of Johnson’s decision to stand down. Plus: Abe shows no vital signs after gun attack

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Why is Boris Johnson still UK prime minister and how might he be replaced?

While it has been widely reported that Boris Johnson has resigned as the United Kingdom’s prime minister, he has instead resigned as leader of the Conservative Party. Johnson has stated he will remain in office as prime minister until a new party leader is chosen.

The Conversation

No clear front-runner in race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister

Mr Johnson will remain in the role until a successor is in place, expected to be by October’s Conservative Party conference.

The Independent UK

Boris is gone, but a new Johnson may emerge

Boris Johnson's reign of trashing Britain's democratic institutions may have come to an end, but the conditions that enabled him remain, writes Aeron Davis.

Newsroom.co.nz

Burger King poke fun at Boris Johnson as they stick a truck outside Houses of Parliament

The fast food giant sent a message to the soon-to-be former Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister

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Boris Johnson's messy political legacy of lies, scandals and delivering Brexit to his base

Boris Johnson, the now outgoing prime minister of the United Kingdom, had wanted to follow in the footsteps of his idol Winston Churchill and be remembered as a leader of consequence. He aspired to greatness and desired to stay in office longer than the 11 years enjoyed by Conservative icon…

The Conversation

Boris Johnson Leaves Behind a Bigger, Bloated State

As the Johnson premiership goes down in flames, perhaps the Conservative Party will finally rediscover its commitment to liberty.

Reason

Boris Johnson's resignation updates: World reacts to British Prime Minister stepping down as party leader — as it happened

Conservative politicians in the UK have expressed concerns over Boris Johnson's decision to stay on as caretaker Prime Minister — as it happened.

ABC News

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

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

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

Ben Wallace leads the odds as favourites to be next Tory leader announced

Boris Johnson resigned today

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The National (Scotland)

Here's who's confirmed to stand in - and ruled out of - the Tory leadership race

A NUMBER of senior Tories either threw their hat in the ring or ruled themselves out of the Conservative leadership contest on Thursday following…

Liverpool Echo

43 times Boris Johnson lied, mocked and even broke the law

The PM is no stranger to political scandals and lying to the British public

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson faces growing revolt over decision to stay on as caretaker Prime Minister

It is believed he could stay in charge in Downing Street until the Conservative Party conference later this year

The National (Scotland)

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

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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.

Bristol Post

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

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

Belfast Live

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

The National (Scotland)

'Could Ruth Davidson take over as prime minister?', BBC host asks

AS Boris Johnson circles the drain, speculation has been mounting about who could replace him ...

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