Richard Osman jokes Boris Johnson’s resignation speech will be ‘sober and classy’ as celebrities celebrate PM’s impending exit

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Boris Johnson is set to quit as Prime Minister, with Stephen Fry and Richard Osman among those leading the way with wisecracks while celebrating the news.Following a steady stream of resignations from cabinet ministers and senior figures in government, including Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, it’s been reported that today, following days of resistance, Mr Johnson will tender his resignation.The BBC’s political editor Chris Mason said that the PM has finally agreed to step down, while No 10 has not confirmed the reports but has announced that he will address the nation today.Off the back of the latest update, there’s been a flurry of activity on social media as people across the UK react to the prospect of Mr Johnson leaving his position, with it being expected that a new Conservative leader will be chosen over the summer.Having expressed incredulity earlier today that Mr Johnson was ‘STILL Prime Minister’, actor and comedian Mr Fry tweeted: ‘He’s going!

Bless my soul,’ before adding: ‘But NOT YET …’Former Pointless host Mr Osman speculated on how his resignation announcement could go down, writing: ‘I imagine his resignation speech will be sober and classy.’Heâs going!

Bless my soulI imagine his resignation speech will be sober and classy.And thatâs it⦠the weight of resignations means the wait is over.The Prime Minister will be stepping down.What a crazy 48 hours!Heâs going.

Give it to Big Sam for the rest of the season.He previously joked that the question-writing team over at Pointless must be ‘loving’ the list of people quitting government, as it would make for a great category on the quiz show.‘Does this mean there won’t be any more letters?’ he also asked, following the wave of government ministers announcing their.