British foreign minister Boris Johnson resigns over Brexit plan

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, the leader of the country's planned exit from the European Union, resigned on Monday.


His departure came hours after David Davis, Britain's Brexit secretary, resigned.

Their departures call into question Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to keep Britain closely tied to the EU despite its lack of membership in the 28-member bloc. They also show opposition to May's strategy.

May accepted Johnson's resignation.
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 9/7/18