Prime Minister David Cameron resigns as UK votes to leave EU

Will step down by October

Daniel Flynn
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UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he will step down by October, following the UK's decision to exit the European Union (EU).

In a statement made outside Downing Street this morning, Cameron (pictured) said he would "steer the ship" in his remaining time as UK Prime Minister. He said Britain required "fresh leadership" to negotiate its exit from the EU, adding that the result was the "will of the British people" and an "instruction which must be delivered". "I do not think it would be right for me to be the captain that steers our country to its next destination," he said. Former London mayor Boris Johnson is currently the favourite to replace Cameron. It was revealed overnight that 52% of the British ...

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