US-UK co-operation will continue after Johnson goes, says Biden

EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier welcomed Mr Johnson’s departure as an opportunity to reset relations between London and Brussels

Joe Biden and Boris Johnson at the recent G7 summit in Germany (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

The United States will continue its “close co-operation” with the UK in the wake of Boris Johnson’s resignation, President Joe Biden has said.

In a brief statement that did not mention the prime minister by name or refer directly to his departure, Mr Biden said his administration would continue to work with the UK Government alongside other allies and partners.