Summary

  • Boris Johnson begins his term as prime minister by assembling his team

  • Sajid Javid is the new chancellor, Priti Patel home secretary and Dominic Raab foreign secretary

  • It follows a large-scale clear out of cabinet, with Philip Hammond and Jeremy Hunt among those going

  • Liz Truss, Theresa Villiers, Amber Rudd, Michael Gove, Gavin Williamson and Andrea Leadsom also have roles

  • Mr Johnson promises the UK will leave the EU by 31 October and sets out his first policy aims in a wide-ranging speech

  • As Mr Johnson travelled up the Mall for his audience with the Queen, Greenpeace protesters attempted to block his route

  • Theresa May took her last Prime Minister's Questions and was clapped out of the Commons

  1. Protesters seek to block Mr Johnson's routepublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

    Protesters

    The motorcade bringing Boris Johnson to Buckingham Palace was disrupted by protesters holding hands - in an attempt to block the car's journey.

    The protesters are swiftly manhandled out of the way and Boris Johnson arrives at Buckingham Palace.

  2. Boris Johnson meets the Queenpublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
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    After having to wait to get through protesters outside Buckingham Palace, Boris Johnson is now in Buckingham Palace and meeting the Queen.

    When he comes out, he will be the UK's new prime minister.

  3. Boris Johnson arriving at Buckingham Palacepublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
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    Despite protesters attempting to block the Mall, the incoming prime minister Boris Johnson has arrived for his audience with the Queen.

  4. Handover of power interrupted by protestpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
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    A line of people dressed in red shirts has interrupted the handover of power on The Mall in London.

  5. The moment May's speech was interrupted by an anti-Brexit hecklerpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

    Theresa May's farewell speech was briefly interrupted by a heckler who shouted: "Stop Brexit".

    Mrs May's husband, Philip, who was standing by her, joked "that wasn't me", while Mrs May replied: "I think the answer to that is, I think not."

    Watch the moment below.

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  6. Watch: What is PM's message for young girls?published at 14:54 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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  7. Farage: No discussions with Johnson teampublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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    The Brexit Party's Nigel Farage says there have been no formal discussions with Boris Johnson's team about forming an electoral pact with the Conservatives.

    He adds several Conservative MPs would be keen on such alliance but adds that it would also lead to resignations from others in the Conservative Party.

  8. Watch: May's farewell speech outside No 10published at 14:52 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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    Theresa May's farewell speech outside No 10

  9. Rare 'no PM' moment on the way...published at 14:49 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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  10. May's chief of staff: 'Proud and frustrated'published at 14:48 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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  11. In pictures: May arrives at Buckingham Palacepublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
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  12. 'A conciliatory, supportive tone'published at 14:44 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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    The outgoing prime minister struck a conciliatory, supportive tone from Mrs May in her words outside Number 10.

    She emphasised the work of not only hers, but the previous Conservative government – perhaps a reminder to her successor that they will be one part of a much longer story and a much bigger, political picture.

  13. Stop Brexit?published at 14:43 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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    The prime minister's husband Philip May added an "it wasn't me" after the "stop Brexit" heckle.

  14. In pictures: Theresa May leaves Downing Streetpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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  15. Stewart resigns as international development secretarypublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

    International Development Secretary Rory Stewart had already said he intended to quit before Boris Johnson became prime minister, and has now officially resigned, the Press Association reports.

    Mr Stewart - who himself ran his own campaign to become Conservative leader - tweeted:

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  16. Watch: PM gives farewell speechpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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  17. No avoiding Brexit legacy for Maypublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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    It was a brief statement by Theresa May – but familiar in tone.

    She emphasised economic growth, high employment and her pride at being the UK’s second female prime minister.

    No tears this time or any talk of regret – but a “new beginning” and a “brighter future” once Brexit had been delivered.

    Mrs May paused as, from the distance, an ominous shout of “stop Brexit” was heard.

    “I think not” she retorted, with a smile.

    She knows it will define her legacy, and even at the last moment there was no avoiding that.

  18. A very modern resignation?published at 14:39 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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  19. May speaks of country of 'aspiration'published at 14:37 British Summer Time 24 July 2019

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    "Thank you for putting your faith in me, and for giving me the chance to serve," she says.

    "This is a country of aspiration and of opportunity," she states, adding that she hopes that every young girl has been inspired by her.

    She pays tribute to her husband, Philip, and says she will do all she can to "serve the national interest" and a "country that works for everyone".

  20. Gauke resigns as justice secretarypublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
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    David Gauke said he resigned as justice secretary because he cannot support Boris Johnson in his "do or die" commitment to leave the EU by 31 October.

    He said he strongly supported Theresa May's efforts to "deliver a smooth and orderly" Brexit and her move not to defy Parliament by leaving without a deal before the 29 March deadline.

    "Of course, we will now have a new prime minister and I join you in wishing Boris Johnson well," he wrote.

    "I very much hope he will achieve his objective of concluding a deal with the EU that Parliament will support.

    "In my view, the only responsible way to honour the 2016 referendum result is to leave the EU with a deal and, without such a deal, I fear for the prosperity, security and unity of the United Kingdom.

    "Given Boris's stated policy of leaving the EU by October 31 at all costs, I am not willing to serve in his government. I believe I can most effectively make the case against a no-deal Brexit from the backbenches."

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