Johnson leaves Downing Street to offer resignation to queen

Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks outside Downing Street in London, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. [AP]

LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson left his Downing Street office for the last time on Tuesday, August 6 before heading to Scotland to formally offer his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II.

The British leader, who announced his intention to step down two months ago, is expected to meet with the Queen in the late morning at her Balmoral estate to begin the transfer of power to Liz Truss.