The Guardian Live Blog reports Boris Johnson received 66% of the vote, on an 87% turnout. Boris Johnson: 92,153 Jeremy Hunt: 46,656.

Corbyn Won't Opt for Motion of No Confidence

Corbyn could force early elections, if he had the votes. But Corbyn just stated he would go for a no confidence vote when it was "appropriate to do so".

Translation: Corbyn does not have the votes or he thinks Labour would lose the election.

Curiously, selecting a Remainer as his Chief Whip was very well received by even the hard Brexiteers.

Nigel Farage

I wish Boris Johnson well as prime minister with his 'do or die' pledge to deliver Brexiton October 31. It is 'do or die' not just for Brexit, but for the future of the Conservative party too. Does he have the courage to deliver for the country?