Boris Johnson

Latest updates: Liz Truss invited to form a new government after becoming the UK's new prime minister.

She says she told Truss she would be “better placed to support her from outside of the cabinet”. Truss’s views seem to have changed greatly from her Oxford University Lib Dems days when, at a party conference in Brighton in 1994, she contributed to a debate on the abolition of the monarchy, saying “we do not believe people should be born to rule”. He is expected to be made levelling up secretary in the reshuffle later today. He said he expected Truss’s cabinet to include people who supported Rishi Sunak in the leadership contest. Clarke rejected suggestions that the Truss energy package would spook the financial markets. When it is clear an individual can form a government, they are made Prime Minister, to quote Harold Wilson in 1964, “on the spot”. In her letter Dorries partly explains why she likes the outgoing PM so much. The monarch meets the departing prime minister and their successor, often in quick succession. Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the former Tory leader and Liz Truss supporter, told the World at One that he was offered a cabinet job by Truss but decided not to accept it. According to the Commons library briefing, even though Buckingham Palace says Truss “kissed hands” upon her appointment as PM, she probably didn’t. We’ve now got a picture of Liz Truss meeting the Queen. The Queen, of course, has said even less over the past 70 years about her audiences with her prime ministers.

The former prime minister will make a lot of money writing columns and giving speeches, but friends hint at a Churchillian comeback.

Johnson has long been a popular draw for corporate events, making up to £100,000 a time in 2019. This paradoxical sense of poverty is echoed by the fact Johnson is sometimes described as homeless beyond Downing Street. But one thing seems certain about his time after he leaves Downing Street: he will make a lot of money. Being a former prime minister brings extra cachet, with the notably more wooden Theresa May now making He’ll write provocative articles, make interesting speeches, all of which he’ll make a lot of money from. But whether he actually has plans in place to do it, I’m not so sure.”

Boris Johnson gave his final speech as Prime Minister on the steps of Downing Street.

because that is what the people of this country want, that’s what they need and that’s what they deserve and deliver for the people of this country building more hospitals – and yes we will have 50,000 more nurses by the end of this parliament and 40 more hospitals by the end of the decade

New Conservative Party leader Liz Truss has a busy day ahead, meeting the Queen and finalising her Cabinet.

Everyone is quite rightly emphasising that now is the time for the Conservative Party to come together and to get behind her leadership, to govern in the national interest.” He added: “Obsessing about the margin of victory is to miss the point. The people who delivered the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe, and never forget 70% of the entire population got a dose within six months – faster than any comparable country. They changed the rules halfway through, but never mind that now.” “The people who got Brexit done. Once he has left, the new Tory leader will be invited in for her private audience with the Queen. “Delivering Brexit, delivering our manifesto commitments, including, by the way … That is half of this country’s energy and electricity needs from offshore wind alone, a new nuclear reactor every year.” And that’s what they deserve.” That’s what they need. “It’s time for us all to get behind Liz Truss and her team, and her programme, and deliver for the people of this country. He also said he was “certain that Liz will be magnanimous in victory” and that the “situation demands that we get together and that we govern in the national interest”.

Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have been living at No 11 Downing Street during his premiership, as has become custom for PMs. Britain's outgoing Prime ...

[He gave his final speech as leader in the morning](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-speech-pm-gives-final-address-from-downing-street-before-he-resigns-today-1834545?ico=in-line_link), in which he likened himself to a Roman dictator. Here’s [what we know](https://inews.co.uk/news/long-reads/boris-johnson-herne-hill-london-suburbs-future-plans-cash-return-1830218?ico=in-line_link) about where he will go after departing Downing Street. The Dulwich and West Norwood constituency elected Labour MP Helen Hayes in 2019 with 66 per cent of the vote. [ told](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62547853) [BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62547853) he could not rule out a return, but added: “It would make me seriously worried about the future of the Conservative Party if they returned to Boris Johnson.” [with “hasta la vista, baby”, the Terminator 2 quote that means “see you later”](https://inews.co.uk/news/hasta-la-vista-what-mean-boris-johnson-meaning-pmqs-where-from-explained-1752627?ico=in-line_link). Mr Johnson will also be entitled to £115,000 a year directly from the taxpayer, in the form of the Public Duty Cost Allowance (PDCA), which is paid to former prime ministers. Mr Johnson is likely to pen his memoirs, for which he could net north of £1m, and he is also in the process of writing a biography of William Shakespeare, which publisher Hodder & Stoughton bought for a reported £500,000 back in 2015. [Nick Gold, managing director of Speakers Corner, told i ](https://inews.co.uk/news/boris-johnson-prime-minister-salary-earn-more-after-leaving-1727494?ico=in-line_link)that while the scandals which have plagued Mr Johnson may initially make UK companies “wary” of engaging his services, there “would still be significant demand, especially in America and Asia”. [They are now set to move to a five-bedroom house on the borders of leafy Dulwich Village](https://inews.co.uk/news/long-reads/boris-johnson-herne-hill-london-suburbs-future-plans-cash-return-1830218?ico=in-line_link) in south London, i understands. [Boris Johnson officially tendered his resignation to the Queen](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/conservatives/new-prime-minister-who-tory-leadership-polls-liz-truss-favourite-results-announced-today-1833216?ico=in-line_link) on Tuesday, [ending his three-year spell as Prime Minister](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-in-line-for-18000-golden-goodbye-dwarfed-by-his-earnings-in-private-sector-1835430?ico=in-line_link). [what Mr Johnson will do after he steps down](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-what-do-next-prime-minister-when-leave-how-much-earn-explained-1731017?ico=in-line_link). [5th-century BC Roman leader Cincinnatus](https://inews.co.uk/news/cincinnatus-who-roman-dictator-boris-johnson-farewell-speech-1835263?ico=in-line_link), saying that like him, “I will be returning to my plough”.

The departing prime minister arrived with wife Carrie for his final audience with Her Majesty. They were greeted by the Queen's private Secretary Sir Edward ...

The description now states: ‘Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Leader of the Conservative Party. ‘It’s time for us all to get behind Liz Truss and her team, and her programme, and deliver for the people of this country. [has now officially become prime minister](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/06/liz-truss-meets-queen-elizabeth-ii-to-officially-become-prime-minister-17308571/) after being invited to form a government by the monarch. Buckingham Palace said he ‘tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to accept’. [Boris Johnson](https://metro.co.uk/tag/boris-johnson/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK1) has met the Queen at Balmoral to formally offer his resignation.

Mr Johnson also used his speech to make a swipe at critics who forced his downfall saying 'the rules changed halfway'. Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris ...

It is not the first time Mr Johnson has referred to himself as Cincinnatus, having done so in 2009 when he was elected Mayor of London. It is taking place at Balmoral due to the Queen’s mobility issues. He was later called back to Rome to become leader for a second time. [to meet the Queen](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/liz-truss-queen-time-when-today-timetable-become-pm-boris-johnson-resigns-1835187?ico=in-line_link), who will invite the newly elected Tory leader to form a Government in her name. [he would not interfere in the new government led by Liz Truss ](https://inews.co.uk/news/liz-truss-westminster-braces-for-thunderstorms-as-weather-threatens-to-derail-transition-to-new-pm-1835175?ico=in-line_link)and referencing the 5th-century BC Roman leader Cincinnatus, said that like him, “I will be returning to my plough.” [Boris Johnson](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/new-pm-time-announced-today-when-tory-leadership-result-out-prime-minister-1833201?ico=in-line_link) has hinted at a return to frontline politics in the future as he likened himself to a Roman dictator during his farewell speech in Downing Street.

PM grumbles about leaving 'halfway through' – but promises 'fervent' support for Liz Truss.

Close Truss ally Therese Coffey – tipped to become health secretary and potentially deputy PM – said the new cabinet would be revealed today. That’s this Conservative government.” [Labour](/topic/labour)’s shadow foreign secretary David Lammy said Mr Johnson was listing “imaginary achievements” in his resignation speech, describing him as “the worst PM of the modern era …. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) But energy industry chiefs have suggested that the huge loans would be repaid through levy on household bills once the crisis is over. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Cincinnatus later returned to power as a dictator. [Covid](/topic/covid) vaccines rollout. He was exposed as a liar and a charlatan. “The people who delivered the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe ... By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our [energy bills](/topic/energy-bills) during the [cost of living](/topic/cost-of-living) crisis, saying: “I know that Liz Truss and this compassionate Conservative government will do everything we can to get people through this crisis.” [Boris Johnson](/topic/boris-johnson) has complained that the [Conservatives](/topic/conservatives) “changed the rules” as he complained about his removal from office during his final speech as prime minister.

Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Conservatives to get behind his successor Liz Truss during a "tough time", in his farewell speech. Mr Johnson has met the Queen at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where he tendered his resignation as PM.

suggesting he still has a role to play and has been hard done by is part of that narrative". "This is a tough time for families up and down the country," Mr Johnson said in front of No 10 Downing Street. "That is for two reasons - I don't think the Tory Party is used to going back in time... The Queen will invite Ms Truss - as the leader of the largest party in Parliament - to form a government, making her the monarch's 15th prime minister. Ms Truss and Mr Johnson have made the 500-mile trip to Balmoral separately to have their audiences with the Queen and complete the ceremonial transition of power. Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner said Mr Johnson had left a legacy of "scandal" and urged his successor to fund a freeze on energy bills by adopting the party's plan for a windfall tax on gas and oil companies. As Mr Johnson and his wife Carrie head to Balmoral, there's time to unpick some of the words he chose to use to mark his departure. Will Mr Johnson really "splash down invisibly in a remote corner of the Pacific"? Reflecting on the future of his career, Mr Johnson compared himself to "one of those booster rockets" that "has fulfilled its function". Paying tribute to his colleagues in government, Mr Johnson said they were the people who "got Brexit done", delivered "the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe", and "organised those prompt supply of weapons to Ukraine". "It's time for us all to get behind Liz Truss and her team and her programme and deliver for the people of this country," he said. In his speech, Mr Johnson alluded to the ominous challenges Ms Truss will inherit when she takes office, acknowledging that this was "a tough time for the economy".

Boris Johnson's time as Prime Minister is officially over, but is his political career at an end or will he continue as an MP?

[would continue in the post.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/07/boris-johnson-to-continue-as-mp-despite-being-ousted-from-number-10-16963601/) [Liz Truss is replacing Boris as PM – now meet the man who’ll replace Carrie](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/05/liz-truss-what-type-of-prime-ministers-spouse-will-hugh-oleary-be-17302334/?ico=more_text_links) [Find out more »](https://metro.co.uk/news-updates-newsletter/) [Boris Johnson finds no sympathy from Carol Vorderman, Piers Morgan and H from Steps as stars slate him after speech](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/06/boris-johnson-slated-by-carol-vorderman-and-piers-morgan-as-he-leaves-number-10-17307275/?ico=more_text_links) [energy bills ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/06/liz-truss-could-announce-100b-two-year-energy-bill-freeze-on-thursday-17305578/)and the ongoing war in Ukraine, Mr Johnson will no doubt be planning his next move. [Boris Johnson](https://metro.co.uk/tag/boris-johnson/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK1)’s time as Prime Minister has come to an end, with the former [Tory leader vacating number 10 ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/06/boris-johnson-meets-queen-at-balmoral-to-hand-in-his-resignation-17307623/)in favour of new PM Liz Truss – who beat [Rishi Sunak](https://metro.co.uk/tag/rishi-sunak/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK3) to the [post in a closely-fought leadership contest.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/05/liz-truss-announced-as-uks-next-prime-minister-and-she-will-start-tomorrow-17277642/) [In his farewell speech, ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/06/boris-johnson-delivers-downing-street-speech-as-liz-truss-era-looms-17304948/)he called upon his fellow Conservative party members to give their support to Ms Truss, saying: ‘It’s time for us all to get behind Liz Truss and her team and her programme and deliver for the people of this country’.