Boris Johnson expected to resign as prime minister today
No 10 said: “The prime minister will make a statement to the country today.”
Reports say he has spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, with a new Conservative leader set to be in place by the party conference in October.
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Hide AdThere has been intense pressure on Mr Johnson to quit after more than 50 resignations from all levels of government, and waves of backbenchers appealing for him to go.
A new Tory leader is set to be in place by the party's conference in October.