Is this a fair judgement? Boris Johnson was the man who divided Britain most. While some celebrate the end of his career, others say it is too soon to write his political obituary.
‘Selfish, ruthless and a stranger to truth’
Downfall: Boris Johnson wrote a 1,000-word resignation letter saying he is leaving parliament — "for now". Glossary
Brexit - The UK's departure from the European Union.
Bloviating - Talking for a long time in a self-important way, but without really saying anything.
Winston Churchill - The British prime minister during World War Two, and later from 1951 to 1955.
parliament - An assembly of representatives, usually of an entire nation, that makes laws.
Downing Street - 10 Downing Street, in central London, has been the official home of the UK prime minister since 1735.
Conservative party - A British political party. Members are known as Tories.
Melodrama - A film, story or TV plot with exaggerated emotions and characters.