The Latest Breaking News from John Major

Ex-PM tells MPs that senior ministers share responsibility for harm done to democracy at home and Britain’s standing globally

The former PM said Boris Johnson was ‘principally’ to blame for the actions of his Government and had risked tearing the constitution ‘into shreds’.

Britain is staring down the barrel of uncertainty as the Conservative party begins the laborious process of finding a new leader to replace Boris Johnson. He's staying on in a caretaker role until a suitable new prime minister is found. However that could take months leaving the country, and the…

Senior Conservatives push for full contest involving party members

Boris Johnson's allies say that devotion to duty is why he wants to stay on at No10 until a new Conservative leader is elected - but sources say he wants to hold a lavish wedding bash at Chequers

Senior figures are warning of a summer of “chaos” if the outgoing Prime Minister carries on until a new leader is elected.

Analysis: with his exit dragged out, will outgoing PM fumble governing or make problems for successor?

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

Britain’s Conservative Party hope to have a new leader in place by September, as candidates emerge to replace departing prime minister Boris Johnson.