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Detailed explanation-1: -Boris Johnson has decided to resign as British prime minister. Mr Johnson announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader after he was abandoned by his close allies in the wake of a series of scandals that rocked his government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party. Her resignation will take effect on the appointment of a new Prime Minister.

Detailed explanation-3: -Liz Truss is the shortest-serving former prime minister, resigning after seven weeks. The previous shortest time served was George Canning, who served for less than four months before dying in office. Margaret Thatcher is the longest serving prime minister in modern history, serving for over 11 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -This is a list of resignations from the second government formed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Since forming a government on 13 December 2019 after the general election, Johnson has faced the resignation of 10 cabinet ministers (one of whom resigned on two separate occasions) and 3 ministers ‘attending cabinet’.