WORKINGTON MP Mark Jenkinson was one of many outside of Downing Street this morning to wave goodbye to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The MP was accompanied by son Elliot who will go back to school tomorrow with a very significant tale of his holidays to tell.

Mr Johnson left Downing Street this morning to travel to Balmoral and resign as Prime Minister, he was followed by now Prime Minister Liz Truss who will make her first speech as leader this afternoon.

Mr Jenkinson who has been a staunch supporter of Mr Johnson until the end of his premiership, backed Liz Truss for leader from the launch of her campaign.

The MP says he has already spoken to the new prime minister at length about the issues that he see's as priorities in the Workington constituency.

On the day Mr Jenkinson said: "A sad day on Downing Street this morning, but a real privilege to be there to witness history in the making.

"Sad to see Boris go, I’ve said many times he’s been a friend to Workington. I’m glad to see that his successor is the one I backed from the launch of her campaign , Liz Truss - and I’ve already had a lengthy discussion about my priorities for the Workington constituency.

"I’m confident that she’ll continue Boris’ work to ensure that we deliver our promises made in the 2019 election."