Flamboyant Brexiteer and former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson took over as prime minister on 24 July after winning the Conservative leadership contest.
According to Johnson, his main goals at the post will be to deliver Brexit by 31 October, unite the Tories, defeat the Labour Party opposition, and "energise our country".
Johnson also attended an audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace, where he was asked to form a government.
Kwasi Kwarteng @KwasiKwarteng has been appointed Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy @beisgovuk. He will also attend Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/2lRHaswJaU
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
Oliver Dowden CBE has been appointed Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office @CabinetOfficeUK. He will also attend Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/mdK6jaLXYc
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
Jo Johnson @JoJohnsonUK has been appointed Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy @beisgovuk, and the Department for Education @educationgovuk. He will also attend Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/k3FOSt3MWm
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis has been appointed Minister of State for the Home Department @ukhomeoffice. He will also attend Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/jaqtVUInJW
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
Jacob Rees-Mogg @Jacob_Rees_Mogg has been appointed Lord President of the Council, and Leader of the House of Commons @CommonsLeader. He will also attend Cabinet. pic.twitter.com/6epCCYiJ2i
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
The Rt Hon Matt Hancock @MattHancock is Secretary of State for Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk pic.twitter.com/Ii9BF0PH7B
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
"The most important thing is to get us out of the EU by the end of October, preferably with a deal. In any event, we must get some finality for this Brexit process", Raab stated after being appointed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss @trussliz has been appointed Secretary of State @tradegovuk and President of the Board of Trade pic.twitter.com/3MHm9tabNd
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
The Rt Hon Ben Wallace @BWallaceMP has been appointed Secretary of State @DefenceHQ pic.twitter.com/2eWYsx1lSj
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday appointed Ben Wallace, former minister for security and economic crime, as the UK's new secretary of state for defence, the prime minister's office has announced.
The Rt Hon Michael Gove @michaelgove has been appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster @cabinetofficeuk pic.twitter.com/F0WMudtRBR
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
The Rt Hon Stephen Barclay @SteveBarclay is Secretary of State @DExEUgov pic.twitter.com/atiuJ5MF67
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
The Rt Hon Dominic Raab @DominicRaab has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs @foreignoffice, and First Secretary of State pic.twitter.com/XEJECtJPsS
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
Newly-elected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed former Brexit Minister Dominic Raab as the UK's next foreign secretary and first secretary of state, the prime minister's office announced.
Raab quit May's government in November 2018 over his disapproval of her compromise deal to leave the European Union.
The Rt Hon Priti Patel @patel4witham has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department @ukhomeoffice pic.twitter.com/O5PCExDg8O
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
The Rt Hon Sajid Javid @sajidjavid has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer @HMTreasury pic.twitter.com/EJrp0wBuVK
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
Former UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid has been appointed the next chancellor of the exchequer, the prime minister's office has announced. The chancellor of the exchequer is considered the second most important political figure in the country.
2/4 I've been a cabinet minister for every hour my 3 gorgeous children have been alive. So whilst it may seem strange for someone who just tried to become PM (& is a terrible cliche) I have decided now is the time for the biggest challenge of all - to be a GOOD DAD!
— Jeremy Hunt (@Jeremy_Hunt) July 24, 2019
4/4 Also most importantly heartfelt thanks to the 1/3 of Conservative Party members who supported me. Despite being the outsider, the #HastobeHunt campaign was spirited & smart (if I do say so myself). I was truly humbled with the confidence placed in me by so many people.
— Jeremy Hunt (@Jeremy_Hunt) July 24, 2019
I warmly congratulate Boris Johnson on becoming Prime Minister. He is right to appoint a new team for a new premiership and I wish him and them well for the vital work ahead. 1/3
— Greg Clark (@GregClarkMP) July 24, 2019
It has been an honour to serve the country as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy for the last 3 years; and as Communities Secretary, Universities & Science Minister, Cities Minister, Financial Secretary to the Treasury & Planning Minister. 2/3
— Greg Clark (@GregClarkMP) July 24, 2019
I am grateful for the support of outstanding civil servants, special advisors and ministerial colleagues during that time. I look forward to participating fully in the work of Parliament and continuing to serve the people of Tunbridge Wells. 3/3
— Greg Clark (@GregClarkMP) July 24, 2019
"President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to Boris Johnson on the occasion of his appointment to the post of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", the Kremlin press service said in a statement.
"The development of relations in various areas would be in the interests of our countries and peoples", the press service cited the text of Putin’s telegram.
(2/4) I am proud to have worked with a tremendously talented team @tradegovuk to boost trade & investment and prepare for Brexit.
— Dr Liam Fox MP (@LiamFox) July 24, 2019
(4/4) But we must first undertake the momentous task of delivering on the instruction of the British people and leave the European Union. I look forward to supporting @BorisJohnson and the government from the backbenches.
— Dr Liam Fox MP (@LiamFox) July 24, 2019
I’m heading to the backbenches from where the PM will have my full support, as will my successors at @DefenceHQ & @WomenEqualities
— Penny Mordaunt MP (@PennyMordaunt) July 24, 2019
Thank you to everyone who’s helped me get things done, especially our Armed Forces and civilians in defence for the last 85 days. We achieved much🇬🇧
My letter of congratulations to PM @BorisJohnson: https://t.co/Pw7zg5mw4h pic.twitter.com/ihEqcD7KNv
— Donald Tusk (@eucopresident) July 24, 2019
"I pay tribute to the fortitude and patience of my predecessor, and her deep sense of public service but in spite of all her efforts it has become clear that there are pessimists at home and abroad who think after three years of indecision this country has become a prisoner to the old arguments of 2016, and in this home of democracy we are incapable of honouring a democratic mandate. And so I am standing before you today to tell you the British people those critics are wrong", he noted.
"And don't forget that in the event of a no-deal outcome we will have that extra lubrication of the 39 billion pounds", Johnson stated.
"The people who bet against Britain are going to lose their shirts because we are going to restore trust in our democracy, and we are going to fulfil the repeated promises of parliament to the people and come out of the EU on October 31, no ifs or buts. And we will do a new deal, a better deal", he said.
Johnson stressed that he is convinced a deal without checks at the Irish border and without the backstop clause is possible.
"It is, of course, vital at the same time that we prepare for the remote possibility that Brussels refuses any further to negotiate, and we are forced to come out with no deal, not because we want that outcome, of course not, but because it is only common sense to prepare", Johnson said.
"It has become clear that there are pessimists at home and abroad who think after three years of indecision that this country has become a prisoner to the old arguments of 2016, and in this home of democracy, we are incapable of honouring a democratic mandate. And so I am standing before you today to tell you, the British people, that those critics are wrong", Johnson said.
Prime Minister @BorisJohnson has arrived at Downing Street where he gave a statement setting out his vision for the country, before being welcomed by staff. pic.twitter.com/iqAMTZYCmZ
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) July 24, 2019
It's happened
— Joe Murphy (@JoeMurphyLondon) July 24, 2019
Boris Johnson IS Prime Minister pic.twitter.com/2GloEl1tTv
Boris Johnson, a former London mayor and UK foreign secretary, has assumed office as British prime minister.
BREAKING: Left-wing protestors form a human chain to try and stop @BorisJohnson's arrival at Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen and transfer power. pic.twitter.com/W4QKLS6dIj
— Andy Saxon - Give me a follow (@AndySaxon6) July 24, 2019
A group of mostly female protesters has tried to interrupt the passage of the PM's car, unfurling a "Climate Emergency" banner.
Police reportedly quickly cleared the protesters out of the way of the PM’s car.
Buckingham Palace has stated that Theresa May has tendered her resignation as British prime minister.
In a formal handover of power, Theresa May has asked Queen Elizabeth II to invite her successor Boris Johnson to form a government.
This afternoon, in an Audience with The Queen, The Right Honourable Theresa May MP tendered her resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. Her Majesty was graciously pleased to accept. https://t.co/IR70T3Ag3E pic.twitter.com/C1EhQpxEWO
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 24, 2019
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has stated in a letter that he has handed in his resignation to Prime Minister Theresa May, who will leave her post as UK PM later in the day.
I have just handed in my resignation to @theresa_may. It has been a privilege to serve as her Chancellor of the Exchequer for the last three years. pic.twitter.com/pcCkvKhQxj
— Philip Hammond (@PhilipHammondUK) July 24, 2019
Boris Johnson is expected to make key appointments on 24 July, including the foreign and home secretaries, as well as the treasury chief, after some ministers stated they would not serve under him.
Newly Elected UK PM Boris Johnson will attend an audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace, where he will be asked to form a government.
