This is a transcript of his speech, lightly edited for spelling, as reported by Reuters. In his resignation speech, he hailed his government's achievements, . We will consider why he said he had been given repeated assurances when the evidence is that the assertion that all rules were followed was taken primarily from a line-to-take developed by the Director of Communications at No10, a special adviser appointed by Mr Johnson, as a response to a media enquiry about specific gatherings rather than having been a general assurance as to the fact that no guidance or rules were broken in No10. But the tone of his speech has already triggered their regret at making such a concession. In an astonishing insight into Tory . The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. LONDON (AP) Here is the full text of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's resignation speech, delivered Thursday outside 10 Downing St: "It is clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore a new prime minister. Delivering the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe, the fastest exit from lockdown, and in the last few months, leading the west in standing up to Putins aggression in Ukraine. In 2021 she told the BBC: 'I loved it, loved it at the time, I'd never do it again.'. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You have accepted additional cookies. LONDON (AP) Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years in which he tried to bluster his way through one ethical lapse after another. Critics pointed out that there was no sense of taking responsibility and no sense of apology. He said: . It is often said that he is not as rooted in the Conservative party as many of his fellow MPs and this speech left it hard to imagine him staying on as a backbencher after he finally leaves Downing Street. And I want you to know that from now on, until the new prime minister is in place, your interests will be served and the government of the country will be carried on. The revolt within his own party reached its peak afterDeputy Chief Whip Chris Pincher resigned following accusations of groping two men. WATCH: Johnson announces resignation as Conservative leader. Boris Johnson made his speech in front of the cameras and his wife, baby daughter and other supporters in the crowd, Sunak, Truss and other potential candidates, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Chris Rock talks Oscars slap in live Netflix show, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes. Conservative Party grandees have weighed in, with former prime minister John Major arguing that months with Johnson as PM would be unwise. Johnson advised the next prime minister to "stay close to the Americans, stick up for the Ukrainians, stick up for freedom and . Well send you a link to a feedback form. And our indefatigable Conservative Party members and supporters whose selfless campaigning makes our democracy possible. But he did not mention a specific date in his speech, perhaps because there is now intense pressure on the 1922 Committee of backbench MPs to speed up the transition. On 8 December 2021, Mr Johnson told the House 'I have been repeatedly assured since these allegations emerged that there was no party and that no Covid rules werebroken' and that 'I have been repeatedly assured that the rules were not broken'. Not really. The Times presents a slightly different version of events saying his team were completely frazzled by the end of Wednesday, with most telling Johnson it was time for him to go. Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares to make a statement outside 10 Downing Street in London on Thursday. What he meantAs his behaviour over 72 hours amply demonstrated, Johnson fought with every fibre of his being to cling on to power. And the reason I have fought so hard in the last few days to continue, to deliver that mandate in person, was not just because I wanted to do so but because I felt it was my job, my duty, my obligation to you, to continue to do what we promised in 2019. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Boris Johnson resigned from office, ending a nearly three-year premiership marred by controversy and scandal. Even though Johnson has now agreed to leave, it was abundantly clear from his speech that this is a man who struggles to accept what has happened to him. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be grilled by lawmakers from the week beginning March 20 as they decide whether he intentionally misled parliament about illegal parties at his office during coronavirus lockdowns. This followed a torrid few days during which many of his MPs turned on him by either calling on him to resign or resigning themselves from government jobs. Being prime minister is an education in itself. It is fair to say that the speech elicited an immediate backlash. Update: July 7th, 2022 08:03 EDT. A month before their wedding, nine police officers were killed and 40 people injured in an IRA mortar attack on the RUC base in the town. This is always a tricky line to walk. But as weve seen at Westminster, the herd instinct is powerful and when the herd moves, it moves. Allies of Boris Johnson (pictured in Westminster today) branded the Commons probe into Partygate 'a farce' as it released an update repeatedly citing Sue Gray's evidence. On December 8, 2021, Mr Johnson told the House: 'The guidance was followed and the rules were followed at all times'. Above all I want to thank you, the British public, for the immense privilege that you have given me. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. And if we can do that, in this country, we will be the most prosperous in Europe. And my friends, in politics, no one is remotely indispensable, and our brilliant and Darwinian system will produce another leader, equally committed to taking this country forward through tough times, not just helping families to get through it but changing and improving the way we do things, cutting burdens on businesses and families and yes, cutting taxes, because that is the way to generate the growth and the income we need to pay for great public services. The comments below have not been moderated. In his farewell speech outside No 10, the outgoing Prime Minister said his successor's administration would do "everything we can" to help people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Read Boris Johnson's resignation speech. "So I want to say to the millions of people who voted for us in 2019, many of them voting Conservative for the first time, thank you for that incredible mandate, the biggest Conservative majority since 1987, the biggest share of the vote since 1979. "And I regret not to have been successful in those arguments and of course it's painful not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects myself. But she admitted she would not have come back to London if she had won the top Civil Service post in Northern Ireland. Once the pair is decided, Conservative Party members across the country will vote on the winner, who is expected to be announced September 5. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed off his final appearance before Parliament with the mic drop statement, "Hasta la vista, baby." In a spirited and high-energy farewell speech, the. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. A respected think-tank today said Ms Gray taking such a senior political job was 'unusual' and 'surprising'. Boris Johnson has bid farewell to Number 10 and is now on his way to see the Queen to formally tender his resignation. Read about our approach to external linking. "Not just helping families to get through it, but changing and improving the way we do things, cutting burdens on businesses and families and yes, cutting taxes, because that is the way to generate the growth and the income we need to pay for great public services. In his resignation letter, he pointed out that he had been in government for almost 16 years. He accused his own parliamentary party of acting under a herd instinct and referred to a Darwinian method of leadership selection. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. Leon NealGetty. Speech Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement in Downing Street: 7 July 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement in Downing Street. WhatsApp messages given to the inquiry show advisers 'struggling' with how parties were within the rules, with one conceding an excuse 'blows another great gaping hole in the PM's account'. 06 September 2022 B oris Johnson pledged his "fervent support" to Tory Party successor Liz Truss as he said farewell to No10 on Tuesday morning. Speaking to broadcasters, Mr Johnson said he was confident of being cleared. winning the biggest majority since 1987 and the biggest share of the vote since 1979. delivering our manifesto commitments including social care, ensuring that Britain is once again standing tall in the world, from Ukraine to the AUKUS pact with America and Australia, because we are one whole and entire United Kingdom whose diplomats, security services and armed forces are so globally admired, and as I leave I believe our union is so strong that those who want to break it up, will keep trying but they will never ever succeed, thank you to everyone behind me in this building for looking after me and my family over the last three years so well including Dilyn, the dog, and if Dilyn and Larry can put behind them their occasional difficulties, then so can the Conservative party, and above all thanks to you, the British people, to the voters for giving me the chance to serve, all of you who worked so tirelessly together to beat covid to put us where we are today, Together we have laid foundations that will stand the test of time, whether by taking back control of our laws or putting in vital new infrastructure, great solid masonry on which we will continue to build together, paving the path of prosperity now & for future generations. What he meantThis was Johnsons most pointed dig against those who moved against him, underlining the extraordinary fact that even in the past 24 hours, as government ministers resigned en masse, he continued to believe he could turn things around. Bourne basketball led by Fantastic 4 (Andrade, Ullo, Reynolds and Dankert) in tourney win, Tolton's hot hand helps Scituate boys basketball weather second-half storm vs. Middleboro. I want to thank Carrie and our children, and all the members of my family who have had to put up with so much for so long. It was aimed both at reframing the public narrative away from rule-breaking and lies and towards what he sees as his concrete achievements, and reminding the colleagues who turfed him out that they should be grateful. "And my friends in politics, no-one is remotely indispensable and our brilliant and Darwinian system will produce another leader, equally committed to taking this country forward through tough times. The final elimination round is on Wednesday, and conservative lawmakers will determine the final candidates. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The outgoing. Boris Johnson resigned at lunch time on Thursday. Boris Johnson has announced he is stepping down as prime minister, in a resignation speech delivered from Downing Street, but will remain in post until a new leader is found. The committee said Mr Johnson will be quizzed on 'the rules and guidance relating to Covid that were in force at the relevant time', his 'knowledge of the rules and guidance in force', 'attendance at gatherings that were not socially distanced and those for which fixed penalty notices were issued'. Mr Johnson told broadcasters today: 'Nobody told me before or afterwards that it was against the rules. and I will be supporting Liz Truss and our new government every step of the way. "And let me say now, to the people of Ukraine, that I know that we in the UK will continue to back your fight for freedom for as long as it takes. However, the power has never been used and mandarins have only ever been told to wait up to two years before starting a controversial new role. I want to thank the wonderful staff here at No. Boris Johnson Resigns as Tory Leader amid Cabinet Defections, Scandals, Chancellor, Health Secretary Resign from Boris Johnsons Government amid Calls for PM to Step Aside, Johnson Vows Swift Brexit following Decisive Election Victory, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022, Kellyanne Conway, George Conway To Divorce After Decadeslong Marriage: Report, Reports: 3 children dead, 2 wounded in attack at Texas home, 'Extremely dangerous': Spike in illegal crossings at Canada-Vermont border has feds sounding alarm, School punished teen girl for working out in sports bra in 100-degree Texas heat, ACLU says, Republicans Use Arcane Political Tactic to Thwart Democrats, SoCal in for cool start to weekend, butlight showers make brief return. Edge Hill University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. "Being prime minister is an education in itself. I'm not sure I'll ever quite know but I suspect, you know, I suspect people may have thought that I perhaps was too much of a challenger, or a disrupter.