Boris Johnson quits as industry left in limbo by mass resignations

By Joey Gardiner2022-07-07T10:20:00

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Turmoil in government sparks fears of extended housing and planning policy hiatus

Prime minister Boris Johnson is to announce his resignation later this morning, according to multiple media reports.

A statement from Downing Street confirmed that “the prime minister will make a statement to the country today” before lunchtime, with Johnson reportedly hoping he can carry on in his role as caretaker PM until a new Tory leader is elected in the autumn.

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