In his final speech as prime minister, Johnson refers to himself as a "booster rocket."

In his farewell address to the nation, Boris Johnson compared himself to a "booster rocket that has served its purpose."

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The departing prime minister exclaimed, "This is it guys," while speaking to a crowded crowd outside Downing Street.

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He accused President Putin of being to blame for the rise in energy prices and assured Ms. Truss and her administration

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that they "would do everything they can to get through this issue."

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According to tradition, Cincinnatus later returned to serve a second term.

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There have been rumours that he may orchestrate a Trump-style comeback from the backbenches in defiance.

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She congratulated "my friend" Mr. Johnson on Monday as she acknowledged her triumph.

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