No new policies under my leadership, Boris Johnson confirms
by Rajeev Syal from on (#6162B)
Outgoing PM confirms no big changes of direction, including about taxation, during race to succeed him
Boris Johnson's government will not try to implement new policies while the Conservatives choose a new leader, the prime minister has told his cabinet, deepening concerns over paralysis in the aftermath of his resignation announcement.
The prime minister, who has pledged to step aside, said he will not introduce major changes of direction" including tax decisions over the coming weeks as Tory MPs and party members run an election for his replacement.
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