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British foreign secretary Boris Johnson resigns

Boris Johnson has resigned as Britain's foreign secretary in the latest fallout over the Government's Brexit strategy.

Mr Johnson, a vocal supporter of Britain leaving the European Union, informed Prime Minister Theresa May of his resignation just a day after Brexit minister David Davis quit.

"This afternoon, the Prime Minister accepted the resignation of Boris Johnson as foreign secretary," a Downing Street spokesman said.

"His replacement will be announced shortly.

"The Prime Minister thanks Boris for his work."

More to come.

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