UK Prime Minister Boris resigns

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson address a press conference in Nairobi on March 17 2017, shortly after having bilateral talks on critical matters of mutual interest, following his visit to Kenya. [David Njaaga, Standard]

Boris Johnson has resigned as the British Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party.

Speaking outside Downing Street, Johnson said the process for choosing the new leader of the Conservative Party should begin now, with a timetable to be announced next week.