A Downing Street spokesperson has confirmed that Theresa May has accepted the Foreign Secretary's resignation
A DOWNING Street spokesman said: "This afternoon, the Prime Minister accepted the resignation of Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary. His replacement will be announced shortly. The Prime Minister thanks Boris for his work."
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