Boris Johnson's standing down as British Prime Minister but will stay in his post over summer

Boris Johnson's standing down as British Prime Minister

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He'll make a statement later, but it's understood he'll remain in post until the Conservative Party's elected his successor over the summer.

It follows the resignation of 50 members of his government in two days, and the release of a letter from his new chancellor telling him to 'go now'.

The mass rebellion began it was revealed Mr Johnson knew about allegations of inappropriate behaviour against MP Chris Pincher - before he promoted him to deputy chief whip.

Sky's political editor Beth Rigby says he finally had to accept defeat:

BREAKING: Boris Johnson is to resign as Prime Minister today.

Sky's @BethRigby has the latest.

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