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.
13. A tough crowd
Boris at the Church and Oswaldwistle Conservative Club in Accrington. Picture by Andrew Parsons CCHQ/Parsons Media Photo: parsons
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