Boris Johnson hints at comeback ambition as he departs Downing Street
by Jessica Elgot and Pippa Crerar from World news | The Guardian on (#639YT)
Ousted PM makes reference to Roman dictator Cincinnatus while pledging support for Liz Truss
Boris Johnson gave his strongest hint yet of a planned return to frontline politics as he likened himself to a Roman statesman who was called back for a final battle.
Friends of the departing prime minister, including loyal MPs, said Johnson was holding out hope of a return to No 10 should Liz Truss flounder before the next election.
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