Boris Johnson news – live: New PM labelled ‘racist liar’ amid criticism at home, while Trump offers congratulations from US
Boris Johnson has been confirmed as the next prime minister as the result of the Tory leadership contest is announced.
Anne Milton, an education minister, resigned minutes before the announcement, saying she had "grave concerns" over Mr Johnson's threats of a no-deal Brexit. Other ministers are expected to follow suit before the new prime minister takes over from Theresa May tomorrow.
Elsewhere, Labour's ruling executive is due to meet for what will inevitably be a heated discussion on the party's response to antisemitism.
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