United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation as the Conservative Party's leader on Thursday, 7 July.
"I will serve as the prime minister until a new leader is in place," Johnson said in his address.
This comes amid calls for the appointment of an interim PM growing stronger within Johnson's political party.
Shortly before resigning, the leader appointed a full replacement Cabinet, with James Cleverly's appointment as the new Education Secretary being among the latest.
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Glimpses From 10 Downing Street
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves after reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor.
(Photo: PTI/Frank Augstein)
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor.
(Photo: PTI)
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