NEW: Boris Johnson to Be Next British Prime Minister
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Boris Johnson, a former Mayor of London and supporter of Brexit, will take the title from Theresa May.
May stepped down after her mishandling of Brexit.
The 55-year-old Johnson is the 14th prime minister to serve under Queen Elizabeth II.
He won 66 percent of the vote.
After winning, he promised to "deliver Brexit" and "unite the country."
He beat Jeremy Hunt comfortably, winning 92,153 votes to his rival's 46,656.
President Trump congratulated Johnson on Twitter.
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