Boris Johnson resigns as UK PM and remains in place - but for how long?

After a turbulent term in office, Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of Britain's Conservative party, triggering a race to succeed him as prime minister. It followed a frenzied 48 hours which saw dozens desert his scandal-hit government.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader Source: AAP Image/Gareth Fuller/PA Wire