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Boris Johnson: Behind the scenes pictures capture the emotion as prime minister resigns

Boris Johnson announced his resignation as prime minister after less than three years in Number 10, saying: "No one in politics is remotely indispensable."

Sophie Morris

Political reporter

Friday 8 July 2022 04:47, UK

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Image: A moment of relief as the PM embraces his family. Pic: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
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Behind the scenes pictures inside Downing Street have captured the emotion - and tender family moments - as Boris Johnson prepared to deliver his resignation to the world's media.

The prime minister leafs through his resignation speech. A book about the Queen and his trusty cricket bat can be seen in shot. Pic: Tim Hammond / No 10 Downing Street
Image: The prime minister leafs through his resignation speech. A book about the Queen, his cricket bat, and a box of chocolates can be seen in shot. Pic: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
Boris Johnson heads out of Downing Street to face the world's press and deliver his resignation. Pic: Tim Hammond / No 10 Downing Street
Image: Boris Johnson heads out of Downing Street's famous front door to effectively end his political career. Pic: Andrew Parsons / Downing Street
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Image: Pic: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
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Image: Inside, he was greeted by Carrie Johnson with their children Wilf and Romy. Pic: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
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Image: A moment of relief as the PM embraces his family. Pic: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
Boris Johnson's son Wilf plays with his father in Downing Street. Pic: Tim Hammond / No 10 Downing Street
Image: Mr Johnson's son Wilf plays with his father in Downing Street. Pic: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
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Image: Mr Johnson was also greeted by some of his most loyal allies including Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg. Pic: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
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Image: Back to business as the prime minister led a meeting of his new cabinet. Pic: by Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
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Image: Those around the table with him included newly appointed Education Secretary James Cleverly and new Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Kit Malthouse. Pic: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street

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