Boris Johnson's first speech as Tory party leader - in full

Boris Johnson has set out his stall after he beat Jeremy Hunt in the Conservative Party leadership contest.

The former London mayor, who will become prime minister on Wednesday, vowed to energise the country.

Outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated Mr Johnson, promising him her "full support from the back benches".

Live coverage from BBC News.

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