After surviving a recent vote of no confidence, the PM finally bowed to pressure from his own party and resigned, giving a speech outside No10 Downing Street at lunchtime.
The race for the top job will now begin with a new PM expected to be appointed in the autumn.
Here we look back at some of Boris’ visits to Lancashire, including Preston, Blackpool, Leyland, Burnley and Accrington.
Here we look back at some of Boris’ visits to Lancashire, including Preston, Blackpool, Leyland, Burnley and Accrington.
5. Making a point
Boris gets a tour at Talbot Gateway during a trip to Blackpool Photo: nw
6. Pipe dream
Boris being shown a pressurised cooker at Burnley College. Picture: Peter Byrne - WPA Pool/Getty Images Photo: getty
7. Ice to see you
Boris was on the local election campaign trail at Robinsons The Dairy Shop in Leyland. Picture by Andrew Parsons CCHQ / Parsons Media Photo: parsons
8. Goggles on
Boris at Burnley College. Picture by Andrew Parsons CCHQ / Parsons Media Photo: parsons