Breaking News: Boris Johnson is to stand down as leader of the Conservative Party, paving the way for a new PM
Boris Johnson to stand down as Tory leader after wave of resignations. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Image caption, Boris Johnson is to stand down as leader of the Conservative Party, paving the way for a new PM Boris Johnson is to stand down as Conservative Party leader after losing the support of his ministers and MPs. A Conservative leadership contest will take place this summer and a new prime minister will be in place in time for the party conference in October. In the meantime, Mr Johnson will continue as prime minister. He had vowed to "keep going" following a wave of resignations from the government over his leadership but has now decided to step down. Senior members of his cabinet, including chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, urged him to resign and "leave with dignity". Mr Johnson is expected to give a resignation statement outside No 10 Downing Street later. Follow updates live as Johnson is set to resign Mr Johnson became prime minister in July 2019 after winning