Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, putting an end to an extraordinary political crisis over his future, according to British media, news agency Associated Press reported.

Johnson has resisted calls from his Cabinet to resign in the aftermath of ethical scandals. He caved when over 40 ministers deserted his government and ordered him to go.

It was unclear till Thursday if Johnson would remain in office until the Conservative Party selects a new leader to succeed him as prime minister.

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