Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader in the face of a mass exodus of Government ministers.In a statement outside Number 10, he said the process of choosing a new leader "should begin now".He added that he will continue to serve as Prime Minister "until a new leader is in place".

Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader in the face of a mass exodus of Government ministers.In a statement outside Number 10, he said the process of choosing a new leader "should begin now".He added that he will continue to serve as Prime Minister "until a new leader is in place".