David Cameron has resigned as prime minister after Britain voted
to leave the European Union.
The prime minister said Britain required “fresh leadership” to
negotiate the country’s exit from the EU.
“I do not think it would be right for me to be the captain that
steers our country to its next destination,” he said in a statement outside
Downing Street.
He promised to “steady the ship” over the coming months before
stepping down in October.
Mr Cameron said the result was the “will of the British people”
which was an “instruction which must be delivered”.
Mr Cameron was close to tears as he announced his decision.
The referendum, called by Mr Cameron, delivered a shock victory for the Leave campaign.
The Brexit vote immediately sent the pound tumbling and sparked
calls for his resignation.
Boris Johnson is the favourite to replace Mr Cameron.
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