Boris Johnson reiterated his promise to pull the United Kingdom out of the European Union while delivering his first speech as prime minister of the U.K.

Queen Elizabeth invited Johnson to form a government on Wednesday, signifying Johnson’s ascent to the office of prime minister. Afterward, Johnson appeared outside the British government’s headquarters on 10 Downing St. to give his first prepared remarks as Britain’s new head of government.

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