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

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A tourist bus outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, central London. Source: AAP / Ashlee Ruggels/PA

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.


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By Tina Quinn

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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.



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