Boris Johnson officially presented to resign Queen Isabel II, The President of the United Kingdom is at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, where the 96-year-old monarch is spending her summer vacation.
Earlier, Johnson had emphasized Brexit, The last time he left his London residence in Downing Street as prime minister, his administration’s achievements as a vaccination program against covid-19 and support for Ukraine.
In his speech, Johnson offered his “ardent” support for his successor’s government, Liz CageIn the “difficult” period of British households energy prices and inflation reached 10.1%.
“That’s it folks. Thank you all for coming so early this morning,” the conservative politician said.
“Never forget this 70% of the entire population received a dose every six months, faster than any comparable country. That is the Government. That’s the Conservative government,” he said.
“Most of all, I thank you, the British people, the electorate, for giving me the opportunity to serve me, and all of you working tirelessly together to beat covid,” he said.
Johnson announced his resignation on July 7, due to the revolt of Government members protesting his administration and several scandals that punctuated his Executive, such as the parties in Downing Street, where there were strong restrictions due to the pandemic.
II. Elizabeth will now call Liz TrussThe Foreign Minister asked him to form a government. In the interim between resignation and new appointment, executive power in the UK falls to the queen on a case-by-case basis.
After the constitutional due diligence act is complete, the new Prime Minister will travel to London to appoint the Executive members.
Source: Informacion
