Having resigned in disgrace just six weeks ago, Mr Johnson was attempting an extraordinary comeback.
Liz Truss
Rishi Sunak ‘wins enough support to progress in Tory leadership campaign’
The former chancellor is the first candidate to be the next prime minister believed to have reached the 100-nomination threshold.
SNP preparing for general election as Boris Johnson returns to UK
The former prime minister has flown back to the UK, with many in his party tipping him to return to power after Liz Truss dramatically quit.
Boris Johnson jets back to UK as Tories split on his expected leadership bid
The former prime minister cut short a family holiday in the Dominican Republic as the race to replace Liz Truss gathered momentum.
Backing Boris Johnson for prime minister again is ‘retrograde’, Greg Hands says
In July, Mr Johnson had offered him the Northern Ireland secretary job.
Boris Johnson ‘up for it’ and will fly back from Caribbean to run for PM – ally
Sir James Duddridge says the ousted prime minister is preparing to stand to replace Liz Truss.
Mordaunt throws her hat in the ring in the race for No 10
The Commons Leader has indicated that Jeremy Hunt will stay on as Chancellor if she wins.
Life after No 10 – what might be next for Liz Truss?
The PA news agency looks at some of the options available to Ms Truss following her resignation.
Liz Truss aide suspension lifted after hostile briefing probe – Downing Street
Special adviser Jason Stein was suspended pending an investigation by the Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team, according to reports.