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Boris Johnson resigns as British Prime Minister

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader Source: AAP / TOLGA AKMEN/EPA

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Scandal-ridden Boris Johnson has announced he will quit as British prime minister after he dramatically lost the support of his ministers and most Conservative politicians.

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