U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday July 7, resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party and effectively as prime minister.
This brings an end to a nearly three-year premiership that has been beset by controversy and scandal.
Mr Johnson made the announcement on Thursday afternoon at 10, Downing Street, London.
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He, however, said he will remain in office until the Conservative Party elects a new leader who will also assume office as prime minister.
Johnson also noted that the process for choosing the new leader of the Conservative Party should begin with a timetable to be announced next week.
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