Outgoing UK Prime Minister Johnson: "I am a booster rocket that has fulfilled its role"

Strong Support for Successor Prime Minister Truss
Some Expect a Possible Rechallenge for the Premiership

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, upon his early resignation, compared himself to a booster rocket that has completed its role and expressed his strong support for his successor, Prime Minister Liz Truss.

On the 6th, Johnson made this statement in his farewell speech in front of 10 Downing Street in London. He said, "I am like a booster rocket that has completed its role," adding, "I will gently re-enter the atmosphere and fall out of sight in a corner of the Pacific."

He also emphasized his enthusiastic support for Truss, who stood by him as Foreign Secretary. He said, "It unexpectedly became a relay race," and "I will support (Prime Minister Truss) at every stage."

After meeting Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on the morning of the same day to inform her of his resignation, Johnson will step down from the prime ministership. Truss will then immediately meet the Queen to be officially appointed.

Although this usually takes place at Buckingham Palace, considering the Queen's advanced age, the outgoing and incoming prime ministers will each travel by air force plane.

Meanwhile, Johnson will retain his seat as a Member of Parliament despite stepping down as Prime Minister. Former Prime Minister Theresa May is also still active as an MP.

There are speculations around that he may challenge the prime ministership again. UK Sky News reported that Johnson has never officially ruled out the possibility of a comeback.

However, the situation could change if the House of Commons Privileges Committee concludes that he lied about the Partygate scandal. This could even lead to the loss of his parliamentary seat.

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