Boris Johnson has quit as Conservative leader, saying it is “clearly now the will” of Tory MPs that there should be a new leader.
He pledges to stay on as PM until a successor is chosen – but a growing number of Tory MPs say he has to leave No 10 now
Former PM Sir John Major says Boris Johnson should go now for the good of the country.
Labour also says Johnson must leave office, saying they could try to bring a no confidence vote in Parliament.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is holding a meeting with his new cabinet, after he replaced ministers who resigned
James Cleverly has become the third education secretary in three days, while Robert Buckland is made Welsh secretary.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss – a possible leadership contender who has remained silent for days – says her party needs to keep governing until a new leader is found.
He previously survived a vote of no confidence from the Parliament earlier this year.
