The embattled British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has on Thursday officially resigned from his office.
Johnson had earlier rebuffed calls by his Cabinet to step down in the wake of ethics scandals.
He gave in after more than 40 ministers quit his government and told him to go.
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In a statement delivered outside Number 10 Downing Street on Thursday, Johnson announced his resignation, saying that it was clear the Conservative Party needed a new leader.
